Benriner BN-1 Japanese Handheld Mandolin Slicer with Three Interchangeable Stainless-Steel Blades-Ivory, Vegetable Fruit Cutter Peeler, Stainless Steel, Off-White

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The musical esthetics of Japanese music are quite dissimilar to Western ones. I think Niles put it well above. It´s very difficult to "understand" the music you hear, but it stirs emotions and gives a feeling of being on the brink of something mysterious and deeply touching. In Japanese music and maybe especially in biwa it´s not the notes alone that are important, but also the quality of the sound and special effects that could on a superficial level sound only as "noise" (like the scraping sound Ms Tsuruta makes sliding the broad edge of the plectrum along the strings). Also, like in Far East landscape painting, the silences (empty canvas) is as important as the sounds (brush strokes). Totally fascinating... I love teaching because I love to see pupils' smiles when they achieved something and it is such a great pleasure to see their enthusiasm for the Japanese language and culture and makes me feel that I want to help more to pull them to a good standard. Grating and shredding tasks can also be accomplished using a mandoline slicer. Grated foods are typically smaller and finer, such as grated cheese or zested citrus fruits. Shredded foods, on the other hand, are larger and coarser, like shredded cabbage for coleslaw or julienned carrots for salads. This Japanese mandoline uses stainless steel blades and BPA-free plastic, with a large open handle for comfort and a non-skid rubber base. It has four interchangeable blades to choose from: straight edge, coarse, medium, and fine tooth. These blades are useful for wide slices, chunky cuts, long narrow, and extra-narrow julienne strips.

Handles and grips: Another way to keep your hands as safe as possible while working with a mandoline is to use comfortable handles and non-slip grips. Opt for large handles that will give you firm, comfortable control when using your mandoline. A non-slip grip minimizes potential injuries and accidents. Non-skid feet are also a strong safety feature. Professional chefs also find mandoline slicers indispensable in their kitchens. The ability to create precise, uniform cuts adds a touch of finesse to their dishes. They often opt for more advanced models that can handle a larger volume of ingredients and offer more versatility. Some of the preferred mandolines for professional chefs include: According to Chef Gabrynowicz, the best mandoline is the French mandoline because of its quality and sturdiness. “But with the amount a home cook would use one, they are much better off with a Japanese mandoline,” he says. “They accomplish the same goals, are more easily stored, and are much cheaper.” DASH Safe Slice Mandoline: In theory, this mandoline is great—its spring-loaded handle and chute design are supposed to protect your hands from getting cut. However, that the chute is too small for certain foods, requiring you to do some pre-cutting. Another issue we found was that the juices leaked beyond the catch tray with some more watery food items.I have been teaching in Japanese schools in Japan and after moving to UK continued teaching for more than 10 years. One crucial thing to consider when selecting and using a mandoline is your personal safety. Since mandolines have very sharp blades, users must be careful to avoid catching their fingers while slicing up their fruits and veggies.

Using a mandoline slicer should be a comfortable and safe experience. Keep an eye out for the following features:I am an experienced and well-qualified Japanese teacher for Japanese students studying the National Curriculum and for pupils learning Japanese as a foreign language.

This high-quality mandoline slicer is a versatile tool that is a great addition to your kitchen, allowing for effortless slicing, julienne, and grating of various ingredients. This mandoline slicer is designed for safety and convenience. The soft knob and non-slip handle, as well as the non-slip foot, ensure a secure grip while slicing directly onto a plate, cutting board, or even hooking it over a bowl. With all these safety features, using this slicer is an enjoyable and safe experience, but remember that caution is still necessary to avoid accidents.To help ensure you don't have any accidents, our experts say that one of the most important things is to always use the food holder or safety guard. They also note you should toss the small pieces of the produce or use a regular knife, as it's not worth slicing down to the very end and risking your safety. Make sure the ingredient and mandoline are dry and clear out the sliced product often so it doesn't cause buildup. If a mandoline doesn’t come with a hand guard, you can always swap in a clean kitchen towel or a mesh, protective glove. Either way, it bears repeating that a mandoline blade is extremely sharp. Even if you’re comfortable with the tool, it’s never a bad idea to take extra precaution. As if that’s not enough, the Fullstar slicer comes with an additional bonus item – a compact and easy-to-use 3-in-1 adjustable spiralizer. This small yet powerful kitchen tool makes for effortless storage and cleanup, thanks to its dishwasher-safe nature. While testing out the mandoline, we noticed that it was actually easier to slice firmer produce, whereas softer produce was occasionally more difficult to handle. We found that it made for nice thin slices of potato, and we were able to slice a full-size cucumber in about 30 seconds. With tomatoes, the slices were a bit uneven but still solid. We also liked how secure and comfortable the mandoline was to grip for being so small. Overall, the three slicing options covered all of our tasks with very little difficulty. The non-slip "feet" are another nice touch that makes slicing over a bowl or cutting board even easier.

That's a really good CD, Mark, your daughter's critique notwithstanding. #That would have been #1 on my list, because of the beautiful ensemble work. #However, I still would recommend that you get "Flute & Koto du Japon" if you're looking for melodies that translate well to mandolin. # Additionally, it’s important to put some thought into where you’re storing this tool. If it's stored in a place where it's constantly bumped, you risk dulling or hurting the blade. If you are disassembling a mandoline or switching out blades, work slowly and carefully, avoiding the sharp blade with your bare hands. The better you care for the blades, the longer they’ll last. Manual: Unlike handheld slicers, these have an adjustable platform that allows for more precise slicing. Some manual models come with a range of different blades, offering more versatility in terms of cutting shapes and sizes. Mandoline slicers vary in size and available features, so it’s essential to consider your kitchen space and the types of slicing tasks you often perform. Though she uses both types of mandoline, Chef Tannenbaum prefers the Japanese mandolines, saying that they feel “safer, easier, and simpler than using the French mandoline.” Though the settings on the French mandoline tend to give you more options, she agrees that the best mandoline slicer for a home chef is the Japanese mandoline, like the Benriner Mandoline Slicer. Is a mandoline worth it?But there are also types of music (dance music forms) which have a groove and may be uptempo. #The Tsuguru shamisen of northern Japan (Hokkaido island) can be very flashy, notey, even frantic, and improvisational. # Mandoline slicers are efficient in creating beautiful presentation for dishes by cutting even, uniform slices. Some of the popular options and features for home cooks are: From child to Adult (子供から大人まで） From early education until advanced level For Leisure, Education (exam included), Business occasion and trip Skype lessons are available for long distance pupils It comes with a safety guard that holds smaller pieces of food as you slice them, so our fingers didn’t get too close to the blades, which we found to be extremely sharp during testing.