How is this machine used? (for, I think, peeling the skin from the tomatoes)
I received as a gift this machine, which I am told is used to make spaghetti sauce. I believe that its purpose is to remove the skin of the tomatoes, but it simply looks like a grater....
Can someone explain to me how to use it and when I should use which size of grater? Should the tomatoes be boiled first or not?
Thanks.
Best Answer
That's a manually operated Food Mill/Ricer/Puree-Maker.
The Wikipedia Article for Food Mill shows a pic of the same model you have and from that article:
Uses of a food mill include removing the seeds from cooked tomatoes, removing pulp or larger pieces from foods (creating apple jelly or any type of purée), and making mashed potatoes or spätzle.
It's not likely that you could uses this for peeling the skin from tomatoes though.
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