This kitchen utensil is typically made of stainless steel and is used to create smooth, lump-free mashed potatoes.
Function: It works like an oversized garlic press; you place cooked potatoes or other soft foods into the hopper and squeeze the handles together to force the contents through small holes.
Versatility: Besides potatoes, it can also be used for ricing cooked apples, carrots, yams, making baby food, gnocchi, or purees of various fruits and vegetables.
Benefits: Using a ricer results in a light and fluffy texture, and it can sit securely on top of a pot or bowl for leverage during use.