2006-09-12 03:09:35 · 13 answers · asked by AFwife 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
i lived in NC and NY
2006-09-12 03:20:44 · update #1
Buy them precut. Ore-Ida does the work for you.
2006-09-12 03:11:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As any Chef will tell you a good quality set of knives are one of the most important things. A wide chef knife if the most useful. try to get one that has small indentation above the blade. This helps food to release or not stick to the blade and you have to keep them sharp too. Soaking the potatoes in some warm water after they are peeled will soften them a little bit too.
Another thing you might look at is getting a Mandolin. It's a slicer that can make fairly thick cuts and had different blades for different styles. A good one can make a pretty impressive number of cuts. Any good kitchen store will have them and they're not too expensive. A good compromise if you don't have really good knife skills.
2006-09-12 10:21:33 · answer #2 · answered by Scott L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect it has nothing to do with the knife, rather holding it still to cut. Walmart and other stores sell a product that holds potatoes, tomatoes, onions, etc in place and have guides to cut straight all the way through. If you can't find it in your area go online to pampered chef to order online.
2006-09-12 12:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by tdm1175 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Get a new knife..
2. the golden color (bag-name) potatoes are easier to cut (wallmart) try those potatoes
3. cut potatoes. - OreIda - O'brein, check in the frozen section of store next to those finger chips
4. tell the next person to give a hand to cut potatoes
5. cook dishes without potatoes.
2006-09-12 10:17:35 · answer #4 · answered by StupendousMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a fork when cutting.
Or if you're trying to cut even slices, while holding the potato with your left hand, space the slices with the knuckle of your forefinger while slicing.
2006-09-12 21:28:09 · answer #5 · answered by mom_with_twins_in_milpitas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forget those answers...when cutting a potato cut the edge off so you have a flat surface to work with and then slice it up
2006-09-12 11:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably either need to sharpen your knife or buy a better quality knife.
I find that a larger blade knife....like a chef's knife....makes it easier to cut potatoes and carrots and other things that are difficult to cut than...say....a steak knife.
2006-09-12 10:13:11 · answer #7 · answered by mistiaya 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know this has nothing to do with your question but, did you live in a different state other than the one your in? You seem familiar!
2006-09-12 10:17:35 · answer #8 · answered by justincausejustintime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a good knife. Serrated might work better than the sharp edged ones that tend to slip.
2006-09-12 10:12:10 · answer #9 · answered by Hysteria 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I definately agree that you need a better knife! Either that or buy Smash!
2006-09-12 10:16:00 · answer #10 · answered by Totty D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋