Gadgets every lazy cook needs

Cooking is fun but also has potential to be a drag. Is there any way to make the chopping, crushing, boiling and even cleaning up easier? We say Yes. By owning a few handy gadgets that make the tedious tasks easier. Dare we even say fun?

Electric potato peeler

If you love French fries, then this is your gadget.  This electric potato peeler is an ingenious way of avoiding the arduous task of peeling one potato after another. And it is fun to use; almost therapeutic.  

Professional multi chopper

A useful kitchen assistant when it comes to fruit and vegetable chopping, there are various kinds of this tool offered in the market. The right chopper should have multiple pushers and interchangeable blades to allow for cutting up of foods of different textures and shapes. Potatoes, carrots, onions and tomatoes are some of the fresh produce goods that this tool will help easily dice and slice.

Corn zipper

A corn zipper usually comes in small sizes, and provides an easy and effective way to take maize off the cob. So instead of sitting for hours taking the grains apart one or two at a time, use this gadget to minimise the time and energy used.

Garlic crusher and peeler

Peeling garlic and crushing it using a pestle and mortar may not be what you want to be doing every time you are making a meal.  But instead of compromising the flavour of your food by skipping the task, consider getting this device. Various types allow you to have a clean peeling experience just by either pushing the garlic through the tool or rolling it back and forth, and further providing a press which crushes and minces it.

Julienne peeler blade

This bladed instrument is great for cutting thin julienne sticks on carrots, squash, zucchini and cucumbers. It efficiently helps cut down the preparation time of vegetable stir fries and fresh salads.

Yolk extractor

Whether you are keen on avoiding egg yolks on your  omelet, or you are following a precise baking recipe that requires the yolk set aside, this tool will make that affair all that easier. It functions by sucking out the intact yolk from a bowl of cracked eggs, saving you the hustle of separating the two parts manually.

Immersion blender

Immersion blenders work as an alternative to full sized blenders. They are convenient where there is limited storage and counter space, and are a quick way to whip up sauces, batters and soups.

Electric can opener

Once you invest in an electrical can opener, struggling with the half functional, traditional manual openers will be a thing of the past.

Clip-on pouring spout

This tool is clipped onto pots and pans to drain the liquids off while still holding the contents. It eases the process of draining the liquid from boiled vegetables and works dually to strain pasta as well.