A slicer that can quickly slice vegetables is a must-have for short-time cooking. But there are so many types that I'm wondering which one to choose.

For those who often use it for cucumbers, I would like to recommend Nitori's "Cucumber / Leek Slicer". This product is equipped with a stainless steel blade made by Tsubamesanjo, Niigata, which is known as the "town of hardware".



At first glance, it is a normal slicer, but the point is that "double-edged" is used for the sliced part. Since it can be sliced by the reciprocating movement of sliding the cucumber, work efficiency is greatly improved compared to a general single-edged slicer.




When I tried slicing cucumbers for 10 seconds at the same speed as my own slicer and comparing them, there was a clear difference in production volume. The author, who is not good at slicing with a kitchen knife, thought that even an ordinary slicer would be easy, but it would make such a difference ...!


The thickness of the cut cucumber is about 1 to 2 mm. It has a moderately chewy texture and is the perfect thinness for salads and vinegared dishes. Slicing directly on a plate is also convenient for finishing salads.



You can also grate ginger and garlic using slices of green onions and grated condiments on the back side. It is also a nice point that it is easy to use in a small kitchen because it can be placed upright during cooking. Since the slicer itself is compact, it was an item that made me think that I could buy it just for cucumbers.

Be careful of injuries

In addition, vegetables are reduced twice as fast as usual, so when you notice it, your hands may be close to the blade. The blade is very sharp, so be careful not to cut your fingers. Since there is no cover, please be careful not to injure your family during storage.