Supporters of healthy eating are already in anticipation of tasty and healthy natural summer products, among which fresh cabbage occupies one of the leading places. However, it is difficult to cope with massive heads of cabbage, many dishes require thin shredding. To make the cutting look smooth and neat, it is important to buy the right knife for this purpose. It can be both a versatile classic kitchen knife, and a special tool for shredding.
Which to choose?
The main feature of the knife, suitable for cutting head is its sharpness. Blade should be wide and regular shape. It must be carefully sharpened before work. Under the handle must certainly be a protrusion. In fact, if there is such a versatile knife in the kitchen, then it is quite suitable for shredding this vegetable, but, for example, a bread knife will not cope with the task.
Other tools, such as a grater or a special ax for chopping, are also useful for cutting a head of cabbage. We will get acquainted with such devices in more detail in the next section.
Varieties
The simplest solution for shredded cabbage is to use a grater. Wooden or plastic board has built-in blades that grind the product. It is recommended to chop the cabbage into several parts, which will be convenient to squeeze in the palm of your hand, and only then rub each lobe. Cabbage makes long and thin slices.
It is more convenient to purchase graters, equipped with an additional capacity to collect the grated vegetables.
Another shredding method is multifunctional food processor. This is quite a productive option for a neat, quick and simple cutting of vegetables, but the device is not cheap, and therefore some housewives get out of the situation in this way: when chopping cabbage leaves, use rotating bread slicers or vegetable peelers.
Another popular product is metal hatchet for cabbage. This is a specialized attribute, however, judging by user feedback, it is not very convenient and rather heavy for young housewives. To get used to working with this subject, it will take some time.
After the acquisition of skill, work on cutting cabbage is greatly facilitated and accelerated.
Especially for quick and accurate cutting of the cabbage is now sold knives with two blades. In appearance, they also resemble hatchets, on the blade of which there are 2 sharp holes used for cutting. This attribute also seems inconvenient at first. The forks should be gripped with the whole palm, and not with just your fingers; the hand should be slightly tilted forward so that the upper part of the device touches it. The advantage of this instance is not only simplicity and comfort when working with cabbage, but also security.
When using a special knife with two blades, injury and scratches are almost eliminated.
As for manufacturers, judging by the reviews of customers, one of the best is the model "Hostess." Users note that this is a fairly convenient equipment, working with it is easy, it greatly speeds up the cutting process. Also, housewives choose appliances from manufacturers Dexam and Peterhof.
Particularly noteworthy is another type of knife - a versatile tool. Frico FRU-044. It is a device with 3 knives, one of which is intended for classical cutting of products, and the second is made of a file for cutting a cabbage.The intermediate blade serves to cut the cabbage with identical narrow straws, and can also be used to cut fruit slices when decorating confectionery products. In addition, the knife is equipped with a key for uncorking caps and caps.
The manufacturer indicates that the device is suitable for shredding cabbage, cutting and cleaning fish, cutting bones, easy cutting pineapples.
Advantages and disadvantages
When using a special knife for shredding, hostesses note the following advantages of his work.
- It is possible to cut thin cabbage more quickly than when using a regular knife. In addition, the hostess does not have to make special efforts.
- This is a safer option, eliminating the occurrence of injuries.
- In contrast, for example, from a combine, a special device does not take up much space in the kitchen.
- Easy to clean.
- Can be used for other products.
Perhaps of the shortcomings is to provide only the cost of the knife. In general, it is small, but higher than the price of a standard knife. However, taking into account the fact that a knife not intended for shredding may soon become dull, become useless when working with cabbage and therefore requires frequent replacement, the purchase of a special tool is more profitable than the annual replacement of a regular knife.
Terms of use
When working with a knife it is necessary to learn how to properly hold the device. It should be wrapped around his palm in such a way that the index finger lay on the handle, big - on its side, and the rest of the fingers were below. In the process, the tip should move back and forth, not rising from a flat surface.
When using a special hatchet with built-in blades - namely, this option is chosen for cutting cabbage most often - you first need to cut the forks into two halves and move the device forward and down, raising the hatchet over the product. The advantage of this cut is the result in the form of narrow small slices. Even if you want large items from the hostess using such a tool will not work.
Shred product recommended across the fiber to reduce juice loss, which, as is known, is required when salting.
Any knife used for shredding cabbage, in fact, is universal, and it is quite suitable for grinding other vegetables or fruits.
On how to use the knife for cabbage, you can find out further.
