How good is this is to cut uncooked vegetables like onions, potatoes, capsicum, carrot? I'm thinking to buy it only 2 chop vegetables, only vegetables
809451
Small amounts of vegetables roughly cut first work ver well. My favorite is chopping onions, no more tears. I love it. I make potato soup, and chop the potatoes in it.
809452
Right now, I'm only using my chopper to chop uncooked vegetables for salads and stews, and it does a grand job for the veggies I chop; I get them "chopped" into pea-sized pieces after 6 - 8 pulls. I do not know what "capsicum" is, however, if it is a type of pepper, it should chop very nicely if cut into chunks to pack into the chopper, although I do not "over fill" my chopper cup. However, it does not do cherry tomatoes very well at all (and I haven't tried larger tomatoes), and it is not as thorough on baby carrots, as it will leave some unchopped or partially chopped calling for me to get out a sharp knife for a little hand-work. It is fabulous for cauliflower, broccoli, "matchstick" carrots, onion - - I usually do cut the veggies into big chunks to load them into the chopper which works better than maybe dropping in a whole onion or very large chunks. I like my potatoes nicely "diced", not "chopped", so I do them by hand; I get bags of baby potatoes and do not peel them, so it is very easy to cut into 4ths or 8ths. Good Luck!!!
809453
I think it will be great. I have used it for onions & pickles & it cuts quickly & as small as you want it. The blade is very sharp.
809454
This is a great chopper for uncooked veggies. Do bear in mind that it chops these foods into small chunks and the more times you pull the string the finer the chunks become. If you are wanting a shred or thin slices like for scalloped potatoes, etc., this is not the right machine. But if you're looking for "chopped", this is the one.
2192285
Yes, but the key is not to chop too much at once (1/2C) at a time, plunge the cutter sharply and don't over chop. I use this on everything including bell peppers which I have found hard to chop due to the skin. I think you will be happy with this. ty
1862898
It chops finely. No blender consistency. It has a fast speed and a slower speed. I just give it a couple of quick pulses on fast usually and it's chopped. I've chopped onion, garlic and cilantro and it does great. I've also chopped tomato but you don't want to get it filled more than halfway if there will be any liquid at all which you get even when you use a knife. I really wish I had gotten this a lot sooner.
2070062
I love mine. I have only used it with frozen fruits cut up and frozen or bought frozen. I haven't tried any vegetables so I can't answer that, but as far as the fruit goes it is great. It isn't a commercial grade by any means and I am the only one using it here so it isn't getting heavy use. The motor seems strong enough for my use. I don't think it would work that well on fibrous vegetables or veggies that aren't cut up first. Hope this helps.
572720
It works great. I have used it for all different kinds of foods. I chopped onions, cilantro, nuts. You will love it. I bought three and gave two as presents. They love them.
708002
It will chop it into small pieces. However, it does come with a small mandolin attachment that might work. I usually quarter a cabbage and use a chef's knife to cut the cabbage in thin strips. It's pretty easy and quick.
2166164
I have two separate ones. One makes slices and one makes julienne cuts. It is worth buying both as it makes life a whole lot easier.
293141
Hi April, it's a good machine for basic chopping and some blending, some vegetables do need to be chopped into smaller pieces in advance of going in, overall, a pretty good unit for the money, hope that helps!
2126764
The blade's cutting power is quite weak. It might cut through a slice of deli sandwich meat or a hot dog. Anything tougher than that- not a chance. If you chop long enough (with a food it can handle), it will cut down to mince size. I've only had success chopping garlic, and only if I cut the cloves in half or quarters first. Fresh herbs, even tender basil leaves- poor results. Onions- poor results. Bell peppers- poor results. And these are less tough than meat.
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It's flimsy and hard to use, to be honest. I've had some success with onions, and only if i cut up the onions in like 8 wedges, first. For carrots and harder vegetables the mechanism for the blades gets like stuck. Here's what was irritating to me.....It's not stable. It doesn't have any stability as you're trying to turn the handle to chop the vegetables. It's clumsy, and awkward, and to me it's not worth the aggravation.
1344085
It will chop them in the chopper attachment, but definitely more on the wet side. I use if for chopping onions all the time though. Not so good for tomatoes, if I may say.
355014
I use it for cabbage, carrots, onion, potato, any hard vegetable. No problem.
1528544
I like it but it does chop different sizes. I used it to make a veggie salad. You have to quarter the vegetables before you chop them. Sometimes the quartershave to be cut again. For soft foods pulse lightly. I love using it to make egg salad.As far as I know, it won't shred. There might be another chopper that's betterand more expensive but this one is good enough. Also, if I want the bestuniform chopped vegetable....large or small dice....then I use a knife. I hopeI helped you....Jan
336354
It has two blades, but I have been using it for months now and it is FAST and thorough.I mostly use on it vegetables, and you do have to make sure they are pre-cut before you put them in the chopper. So, for example, I just made split pea soup yesterday. My recipe calls for an entire onion, so I skinned the onion and cut it into quarters.This is one kitchen tool I will never do without, because it's almost as good as a food processor for most softer foods (haven't tried to make cookie crusts with it yet, but I have a food processor for that) and it's a LOT easier to clean. I put all the parts in the dishwasher and it's clean. Brilliant! It has two blades, but I have been using it for months now and it is FAST and thorough.I mostly use on it vegetables, and you do have to make sure they are pre-cut before you put them in the chopper. So, for example, I just made split pea soup yesterday. My recipe calls for an entire onion, so I skinned the onion and cut it into quarters.This is one kitchen tool I will never do without, because it's almost as good as a food processor for most softer foods (haven't tried to make cookie crusts with it yet, but I have a food processor for that) and it's a LOT easier to... » Read More It has two blades, but I have been using it for months now and it is FAST and thorough.I mostly use on it vegetables, and you do have to make sure they are pre-cut before you put them in the chopper. So, for example, I just made split pea soup yesterday. My recipe calls for an entire onion, so I skinned the onion and cut it into quarters.This is one kitchen tool I will never do without, because it's almost as good as a food processor for most softer foods (haven't tried to make cookie crusts with it yet, but I have a food processor for that) and it's a LOT easier to clean. I put all the parts in the dishwasher and it's clean. Brilliant! « Show Less
421953
Can not answer that. Only done onions and tomatoes and it works excellent with those 2 products. I do imagine it will chop those as well. Sorry
628156
If you watch the youtube demos it helps. They add already sliced items to the bowl and then use this tool to chop into smaller bits. Main reason to use this is to get a finer sized veggie. The blades are not sharp like a Ulu blade or mezzaluna but works great for greens, herbs, fruit, ect. Food that is already cut up. Worked great for cucumber pieces and sliced almonds.
333978
I never tried it but it does chop very nicely and I would think if you cut the potatoes in pieces it would chop them.