For faster prepping, you better verify this kitchen tool is available.
Im not talking about anything new, fancy, or expensive.
Im talking about the humble Y-peeler.
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Seventy-seven years later, the Y-peeler is still a kitchen non-negotiable for professional and home chefs around the world.
How Does A Y-Peeler Work?
This simple modification yields a much more versatile and comfortable tool.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Y-peelers create wide, even ribbons, while straight peelers tend to yield messy, scraggly strips.
The design of the Y-peeler, while double-edged, also reduces the risk of nicked knuckles.
While youre at it, use it to peel some citrus for sangria or mulled wine.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Use it to ribbon carrots, peel beets, shave asparagus, and shred cabbages.
What about things like butternut squash with sturdy peels and oddly shaped bodies, you ask?
Trust me on this one: This peeler makes easy work of those shifty gourds.
you’re able to even use this magical gadget to enhance your desserts.
Have you ever wished you could peel a whole apple in one smooth strip while prepping pies?
Well, with this tool your apple peeling dreams can be a reality.
I then use these to garnish chocolate pies, mousses, tarts and fancycocktails.
Not only is the Y-peeler versatile, its a kitchen workhorse.
