What is a mandolin for food preparation?

Answer 1

A mandoline used for slicing mandoline (pronounced man doe lean) is a kitchen utensil consisting of two flat working surfaces, one of which can be adjusted downward from the other. A razor sharp blade is mounted on the fixed surface in the middle at a steep angle to the sides. An item of food that is to be sliced is pressed against the adjustable surface and moved into the blade and onto the fixed side so that a slice, which can be very thin, falls below the surfaces as it is cut by the blade.

Other blades perpendicular to the main blade are often mounted on the movable surface so that the slice is cut into strips. The mandoline juliennes in several widths and thicknesses. It also makes slices, waffle cuts and crinkle cuts with firm vegetables and fruits.

One of the advantages of using a mandoline is that the slices will be uniform in thickness, which is important with foods that are deep-fried or baked (e.g. potato chips).

This is a dangerous utensil and food preparers may choose to wear a metal glove on the pushing hand.

The tool has been popularized among non-professional and casual cooks, in the form of a Japanese-made plastic version, without many of the attachments found on professional models.

Answer 2

A mandoline (pronounced man doe lean) is a kitchen utensil consisting of two flat working surfaces, one of which can be adjusted downward from the other. A razor sharp blade is mounted on the fixed surface in the middle at a steep angle to the sides. An item of food that is to be sliced is pressed against the adjustable surface and moved into the blade and onto the fixed side so that a slice, which can be very thin, falls below the surfaces as it is cut by the blade.

Other blades perpendicular to the main blade are often mounted on the movable surface so that the slice is cut into strips. The mandoline juliennes in several widths and thicknesses. It also makes slices, waffle cuts and crinkle cuts with firm vegetables and fruits.

One of the advantages of using a mandoline is that the slices will be uniform in thickness, which is important with foods that are deep-fried or baked (e.g. potato chips).

This is a dangerous utensil and food preparers may choose to wear a metal glove on the pushing hand.

Answer 3

A mandoline (pronounced man doe lean) is a kitchen utensil consisting of two flat working surfaces, one of which can be adjusted downward from the other. A razor sharp blade is mounted on the fixed surface in the middle at a steep angle to the sides. An item of food that is to be sliced is pressed against the adjustable surface and moved into the blade and onto the fixed side so that a slice, which can be very thin, falls below the surfaces as it is cut by the blade.

Other blades perpendicular to the main blade are often mounted on the movable surface so that the slice is cut into strips. The mandoline juliennes in several widths and thicknesses. It also makes slices, waffle cuts and crinkle cuts with firm vegetables and fruits.

One of the advantages of using a mandoline is that the slices will be uniform in thickness, which is important with foods that are deep-fried or baked (e.g. potato chips).

This is a dangerous utensil and food preparers may choose to wear a metal glove on the pushing hand.

The tool has been popularized among non-professional and casual cooks, in the form of a Japanese-made plastic version, without many of the attachments found on professional models.

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Answer 4

It is a fancy slicer

Three interchangeable stainless blades — crinkle cutting, v-shaped slicing and adjustable slicing — remain flush until the sculpted food holder passes over a unique mechanism that exposes the blade edge. A fourth, fixed grating blade gives you added versatility. Lay the mandoline flat over a bowl or extend the easel for use on a cutting board. The ergonomic food holder gives greater comfort to right- and left-handed users. A nesting tool box conveniently stores the blades with the base. Dishwasher-safe.

Answer 5

A Mandoline is a fancy slicer and dicer that usually ends up in the junk drawer after you get frustrated with assembling, cleaning and cutting your fingers while trying to krinkle cut a carrot or potato.

http://www.epicurious.com/features/news/dailydish/103106
Mandoline Mayhem — One Epicurious editor has a friend who almost lost her finger to a mandoline, the most terrifying of kitchen tools. Yet as she sat in the emergency room, her biggest concern was that she was going to miss the deadline for turning in her book proposal. (The topic of the book was food, by the way.) The finger eventually healed, but she hasn't touched the mandoline since.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I love this tool for fast very thin slices, it works excellent for preparation stir fry veg. Caution on the blade because it works so fast your fingers can be sliced also but there is always a safety handle to put over veg. when you get close to the blade. A rather inexpensive tool for the cook to buy.

Answer 8

a mandolin is a slicer which is able to slice potato chips, grooved carrot chips etc... extra thin - the blade is very, very sharp and you hold it at an angle and slide the veggie down over the blade to make your primo slices...Martha Stewart sells and uses them.

Answer 9

It's a slicer, dicer, etc. See source for a picture and wikipedia listing

Answer 10

It is a devise that allows you to cut "things" very thinly.I have one and really never use it because my knife skills are good.It can be dangerous, you have to take your time and use the safety knob/holder they give you.