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Mahalo's cooking expert Scott Aaronson explains the details of the mandoline slicer.
When Do You Use It?
- A mandoline is a helpful kitchen tool that allows you slice many pieces of a vegetable or fruit.
- It has multiple parts that work together for easier, faster slicing.
- A mandoline is helpful when you need many uniform slices for a recipe like potatoes au gratin or potato chips.
- You can use your mandoline to cut various types of vegetables or fruit.
Know Your Mandoline
Blades: The mandoline has different blades to use for a variety of cuts, including julienne, crinkle, waffle or diced. - Dial: The dial on the back adjusts the thickness of the cuts. Move it back to make thicker cuts and move it forward to make thinner ones.
- History: The mandoline has been used for centuries and was
originally held against the chest to get a good angle for slicing. In fact, this resemblance to the musical mandolin originated its name. - Safety: The blades on the mandoline can be sharp and you should always be careful when you're using it. Protect your hands by using the guard and parts properly.
The Mandoline is a Handy Appliance for Your Kitchen!
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Meet Our Experts
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Scott Aaronson
By the age of 18, Scott was running a small kitchen in an Italian restaurant, which inspired him to spend the next several years learning global techniques and preparations as a server and cook. Then in 2002, he started his own private chef business, working with celebrities like Will Smith, Mary J Blige, Katey Sagal and Jimmy Kimmel. He has also been seen as a guest chef on four Los Angeles-based cooking shows. His most recent challenge was designing and instructing a weekly culinary program for 300 school-age children.
