Every Spartan tool has a job it does better than the others. Find what you’re cooking below and you’ll see which one to grab and how to hold it.
What are you cooking?
- Cabbage. Peeler. Halve it and peel along the cut edge for paper-thin slaw. Never the Shredder.
- Tomatoes. Peeler. Peel them raw with light pressure. No blanching.
- Peaches. Kiwi. Mango. Peeler. Soft or firm, the serrated edge lifts the skin straight off.
- Butternut squash. Peeler. Run the blade away from you down the length. On the round bulb, peel it like an apple.
- Beets and turnips. Peeler. Tough skins are what the serrated blade is for.
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Ginger. Peeler. The swivel blade is perfect for all the dips and valleys.
- Carrots. All of them. Peeler for skins and ribbons, Shredder for matchsticks, Slicer for wide ribbons.
- Zucchini. Shredder or Slicer. Shredder for noodles, Slicer for long ribbons to roll or layer.
- Cucumber. Slicer. Long ribbons for drinks and salads, or the Shredder for matchsticks.
- Apples. Peeler, then the Shredder. Peel with the Peeler, then Shredder for matchsticks.
- Potatoes. Peeler, then the Shredder. Peel, then Shredder for matchsticks.
- Eggplant. Slicer. Long, even sheets for vegetable lasagna.
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Hard cheese. Slicer. Thin shavings off a block of parmesan or cheddar. Tip! Make sure the cheese is cold.
- Cold butter. Slicer. Thin sheets that spread straight onto warm toast.
The Peeler
Use it for
- Paper-thin cabbage, peeled along the cut edge
- Tomatoes and soft fruit, no blanching
- Butternut squash, beets, turnips and sweet potatoes
- Carrot ribbons
How to hold it
Hold it however feels natural, in either hand, with light pressure. Make sure the blade has full contact on the vegetable.
Skip it for matchsticks. That’s the Shredder.
The Shredder
Use it for
- Matchstick carrots, cucumber, apples and potatoes
- Zucchini noodles
How to hold it
Lay the vegetable flat and hold the handle at 30 to 45 degrees to its surface. Pull in one direction only, and pin short ends with a fork.
Skip it for cabbage. Use the Peeler.
The Slicer
Use it for
- Zucchini and eggplant sheets for lasagna and roll-ups
- Cucumber ribbons for drinks
- Shavings of parmesan and cheddar
- Cold butter for toast, pickles for sandwiches
How to hold it
Hold it flat, close to the surface of the vegetable, and pull the full length.
Skip it for butternut squash. Use the Peeler.
