Korean grater is a device for chopping food. She got her unusual name not by chance. The fact is that initially it was with the help of such a device that it was customary to cook the famous carrots in Korean. What is this device and what are its varieties?
Special grater
The success of any salad largely depends on how properly prepared the ingredients needed for it are. Take, for example, the well-known Korean carrot. The peculiarity of this dish is that its main component must be crushed in the form of straws with a thickness of no more than 1.6 millimeters. It is almost impossible to do this with a regular knife. Therefore, specialists created a special Korean grater. With its help, in a matter of minutes, fresh and juicy carrots can be turned into a handful of neat thin straws. Depending on the processing method, a Korean grater can be:
- Manual.
- Mechanical.
- Electric.
Each of these options has its own characteristics. The hostess can only choose exactly the device that will be most convenient for her to work. For example, the simplest manual grater is a rectangular base made of durable plastic, on which metal nozzles are fixed in the middle.
Outwardly, it is very similar to a cabbage shredder. The principle of operation of such a device is extremely simple. The grater must be placed over the plate and held with one hand, and with the other, move the carrot along the base, pressing it firmly against the surface. The cutting of the product occurs at the moment it passes through the nozzles.
Device for professionals
If specialists need a Korean grater, they prefer to use a device that is as convenient as possible for work. So that during cutting the carrots do not crumble on the table in different directions, you can use an improved manual version. Its difference lies in the fact that the device is additionally equipped with a special container for collecting the finished product. It is usually made of transparent plastic in order to be able to control the moment of filling. The principle of operation here remains the same. The crushed product is gradually collected inside the container. After finishing work, you just need to remove the grater and pour the chopped carrot into a plate. This device is very convenient for cutting small portions. Professional cooks sometimes use such a device for chopping not only carrots, but also other vegetables. They are used to make original salads or to decorate other dishes.
Original performance
Sometimes in stores there is not quiteordinary grater for Korean carrots. A photo of such a device may be misleading for some. After all, outwardly it resembles an ordinary vegetable peeler. The device consists of a figured handle and a double cutting nozzle. How does such a grater work for Korean carrots? The photo makes it possible to see the essence of the process.
In this case, the principle of operation of the device is completely different. The vegetable must be firmly held in one hand. First, of course, it must be cleaned. The grater should be taken in the other hand. Making progressive movements, cut off a thin layer from the surface of the vegetable. In this case, the product must be periodically rotated around its axis. So the grinding process will be more even. Working with such a grater requires minimal labor costs from a person. Cutting of a product is made by easy pressing. At the same time, the hands do not get tired at all. This grater can even be used for french fries, as well as chopping other vegetables and some fruits (apples, pears).
Spiral cutting
There is another interesting manual grater for Korean carrots, the photo of which looks more like an hourglass. This is a pretty original grinder. Performing the simplest actions, it can be used to cut any vegetable with a dense structure (carrots, potatoes, eggplant, beets, radishes and others) into a thin spiral.
It's easy to do. It is enough just to insert the product into the hole and scroll several times. Thanks to sharpWith steel knives located in the side of the body, the vegetable is cut in the form of an openwork twisted spiral. The process is very similar to sharpening pencils. The advantages of such a device are obvious:
- It is very easy to handle. Even a child can handle such a device.
- The device is made of durable food-grade plastic, resistant to high temperatures. You can even put it in the dishwasher.
- The knives are made of stainless steel. This explains their strength and durability.
Any hostess can only dream of having such a grater for Korean carrots in her kitchen. Photos of the device clearly demonstrate all its positive characteristics.
Mechanization of the process
Man always strives to make his work easier. Therefore, it is not surprising that over time, a mechanical Korean grater appeared on sale. Her photo shows that the device consists of three parts:
- Case. It is usually equipped with non-slip feet. In its upper part there is a loading container in which the original product is placed.
- Cutting nozzle with holes. It can be made in the form of a disk or a drum.
- The handle that rotates the shaft. The nozzle is set in motion from it.
To cut vegetables using such a device, you need to perform a few simple steps:
- cut the cleaned product into large pieces and place them in the loading tank;
- perform rotational movements with the handle.
As a resultthe initial product enters the cutting nozzle and is crushed into blanks, the appearance of which depends on the shape and size of the holes. With such a machine, it will not be difficult to cook Korean-style carrots.
Electric grater
To work with large volumes, you will need a device that will minimize the applied physical effort. For example, in the fall, when the time comes for harvesting, such a device on the farm is simply necessary. But before starting work, you need to study its device and figure out how to use a grater for Korean carrots.
According to the principle of operation, such a model resembles a mechanical apparatus. The only difference is that it is not driven by hands, but from the mains. The hostess only needs to place the vegetables in the hopper and press the "Start" button. The machine will do the rest on its own. Sometimes such devices come with containers for collecting finished products. In addition to convenience, this addition helps to always keep order in the kitchen. For a good hostess, this is very important. Similar "choppers" are also used in catering establishments, where a large number of vegetables are processed.
