Chopper Guides & Tips
Homemade guacamole: the mortar and pestle recipe
The ingredients for four, step-by-step instructions for using a mortar and pestle, how to choose an avocado, and the tricks that keep your guacamole from turning brown.
Julienne vegetables: how to cut and cook them
The exact size of a julienne cut, the knife technique, the quick mandoline method, and four ways to cook your vegetable sticks.
How to choose a mortar and pestle: granite, wood, or ceramic?
Granite, wood, ceramic or stainless steel: how each material affects weight, grip and cleaning, and the size and pestle that suit your preparations. By Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti · Updated...
How to make homemade fries: cutting, sizing, and cooking
The right potato, the right size, soaking and double-frying: the step-by-step method for golden homemade fries that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. By Mohamed El...
How to choose a French fry cutter: grid, lever, and mounting
The grid that gives the right fry size, the mechanism suited to your quantities, and the details that prevent a fry cutter from slipping or jamming. By Mohamed El Manssouri...
Mandoline or grater: what’s the difference and when should you use each?
Slicing or grating: what each tool does, the right choice for each preparation, and the right appliance when you need cubes. By Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti · Updated October 23,...