**Prepare the Food**: Cook the potatoes or other foods until they are soft enough to be mashed. For potatoes, boiling is common

How to Use the Manual Food Mill Potato Ricer

Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients

• Wash and peel your potatoes or other desired vegetables.
• Boil them until they are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
• Drain the cooked vegetables and let them cool slightly.

Step 2: Assemble the Ricer

• Ensure all parts of the ricer are clean and dry.
• Identify the main components: the bowl, handle, and pressing plate.
• Place the pressing plate inside the bowl.

Step 3: Load the Ricer

• Open the ricer by separating the handles.
• Place the cooked vegetables into the bowl of the ricer, filling it about halfway.
• Do not overfill to ensure even and easy pressing.

Step 4: Rice the Vegetables

• Position the ricer over a bowl or pot to catch the riced vegetables.
• Firmly press the handles together to push the vegetables through the holes of the ricer.
• Repeat the process until all vegetables are riced to your desired consistency.

Step 5: Clean the Ricer

• Disassemble the ricer by removing the pressing plate from the bowl.
• Rinse all parts under warm water to remove residue.
• Wash with mild detergent if necessary, then dry all parts thoroughly before storing.

Tips for Best Results

• For smoother results, use starchy potatoes like Russets.
• If you prefer a finer texture, pass the riced vegetables through the mill a second time.
• Experiment with other cooked vegetables like carrots or squash for a variety of dishes.