#607105 - 03/03/1412:27 AMKnife skills and chopping question.
gia jordan
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For as long as I've been on this mostly raw vegan trip, I STILL don't have proper knife skills. I'just wing it when it comes to cutting vegetables, and I'm sure there's a more efficient way that real chefs know. Do tell! I'm most interested in tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, onions, green peppers, and squash.
Also, for dicing, what kitchen gadget do you guys like? Bonus if it's small or travels well. I can never seem to get it small enough when I dice with a knife.
#607109 - 03/03/1408:37 AMRe: Knife skills and chopping question.
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Ask Keeani Lei any knife related questions. Selling knife sets was her post-porn gig. Not sure if she's still doing it, but perhaps she picked up a bit of knowledge.
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Also, for dicing, what kitchen gadget do you guys like? Bonus if it's small or travels well. I can never seem to get it small enough when I dice with a knife.
We have a version of that "slap-chop" thing that works pretty well for dicing. Probably came from a Pampered Chef party
Yeah they'd have an equivalent. When you find them, look closely at how the handle/knob- the thing you whap with your hand- goes on the end of it's metal rod. If that handle/knob breaks off while your slap-chopping you'll get a metal rod through your hand. So if they got one for 4 dollars and one for 14, and the 14dollar job looks more substantial, you're probably better off with it.
For mincing garlic, I have something similar to a product called the Garlic Twist. You pop some peeled garlic in, close the lid and twist it back and forth a few times and it'll be perfectly minced. A trick for peeling garlic is to drop the cloves into a metal martini shaker and shake it for 20-30 seconds and it will peel it all.
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#607247 - 03/06/1401:58 AMRe: Knife skills and chopping question.
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Metal martini shaker, two metal bowls or cheap plastic bowls also work. Ceramics don't, really. Leave it to a Greek to have a secret shortcut for garlic. If things are going well, we eat about two pounds of the stuff a day. Americans are kind of pussies about garlic. You don't need a special machine to cut that shit, and it doesn't matter if your fingers smell like garlic anyway. Garlic smells great.
But to be honest, I buy mine pre-diced as well as whole. There are uses for both, and I use enough of it.
#607257 - 03/06/1408:03 AMRe: Knife skills and chopping question.
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Originally Posted By: gia jordan
What's the diff between the one Bornyo bought and the nutri bullet?
Bornyo's works with the magic of hand power, like this, go to the 1:05 mark. They usually run $10-$20. You can pretend you're smacking some bukkake mope who got too close.
The NutriBullet has a motor and operates like a traditional blender. I think that brand runs about $100, there is the Magic Bullet which runs $50*. You can use it for smoothies and other healthy disgusting looking drinks too.
*Alex's tip of the day: Use a 20% off coupon for Bad Bath And Beyond to save $10. They never expire.
Actually, that's not quite the same garlic dicing device. The exact product I use is called the Garlic Pro Dicer. The Vibe thingy looks like a more complicated device for getting the same result.
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#607271 - 03/06/1412:22 PMRe: Knife skills and chopping question.
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Originally Posted By: gia jordan
What's the diff between the one Bornyo bought and the nutri bullet?
The Kitchen Aid version is probably sturdier. And it's not pitched on TV infomercials by the ShamWow guy, who got hauled in for beating up a hooker in Florida a few years ago.
I assume KitchenAid people just beat up the migrant workers.
#607273 - 03/06/1401:04 PMRe: Knife skills and chopping question.
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That garlic grinder reminds me of weed grinders.
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That kitchenaid model does look to be more substantial than the slap-chop as seen on TV. I guess I don't dice enough garlic, because I've never seen a need to have a dicer just for that purpose.
It's probably a Greek thing, like the Admiral said. When I make Greek salmon, I use tons of minced garlic, plus olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt & pepper. Oregano is another big spice for the Greeks. My family still laughs at me because we played trivia once and I got a question about the worlds's most popular spice and I answered with oregano. A garlic press is also useful if you don't want the intense flavor of minced garlic. There's a Greek sauce/dip called Skordalia that uses crushed garlic, boiled potato, lemon juice and olive oil all crushed in a wooden mortar/pestle. We usually ladle it over a stew of white fish and potatoes.
Speaking of Greek spices, some asshole here was supposed to send me some a while back. Cough, cough!
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Originally Posted By: Steezo
It's probably a Greek thing, like the Admiral said. When I make Greek salmon, I use tons of minced garlic, plus olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt & pepper. Oregano is another big spice for the Greeks. My family still laughs at me because we played trivia once and I got a question about the worlds's most popular spice and I answered with oregano. A garlic press is also useful if you don't want the intense flavor of minced garlic. There's a Greek sauce/dip called Skordalia that uses crushed garlic, boiled potato, lemon juice and olive oil all crushed in a wooden mortar/pestle. We usually ladle it over a stew of white fish and potatoes.
Speaking of Greek spices, some asshole here was supposed to send me some a while back. Cough, cough!
What spices was this "asshole" suppose to send you? I may be able to send you when I go soon.
I'm not entirely sure. Some Greek spice mix from a particular southern restaurant, but I can't remember the details. You can send me whatever you want. Are you going for Greek Easter? I was thinking about it, but the direct flights to Europe from Alaska don't start until May.
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Originally Posted By: Steezo
I'm not entirely sure. Some Greek spice mix from a particular southern restaurant, but I can't remember the details. You can send me whatever you want. Are you going for Greek Easter? I was thinking about it, but the direct flights to Europe from Alaska don't start until May.
I'm not sure yet. I will likely find out at the very last minute. If you happen to find out that spice mix let me know and I'll keep my eyes out for it.
Speaking of Greek spices, some asshole here was supposed to send me some a while back. Cough, cough!
You never sent me your shipping information. We used the jug of them I bought for you in the meantime. Send me the shipping info and next trip to Charleston I'll be buying more.
#607379 - 03/10/1402:50 AMRe: Knife skills and chopping question.
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I don't know if peeling skins is something you are interested in, but that is an interesting skill that is easy to learn. Watch a video and peel an apple or two every day for a week and you'll be proficient at it.
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#607438 - 03/11/1405:13 PMRe: Knife skills and chopping question.
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The tried and true claw grip is the way to go. Use your knuckles to guide the knife, and take your time. Done correctly, you cannot cut yourself. Speed will come.
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#607449 - 03/11/1409:27 PMRe: Knife skills and chopping question.
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Ask Belle Knox, her knife skills must be awesome judging by the looks of her thighs. Ha!
It's really about practice and more practice and a properly sharpened chef's knife. I'm sure there are plenty of free videos on YouTube that demo proper technique but I am a fan of Rouxbe. Check them out.
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