I got a Nakiri knife thinking I’d use it for specific veggie cuts, but it became my go-to blade for almost everything. The flat edge gives super clean cuts, especially for things like onions, herbs, and sweet potatoes. Once you use a good Japanese knife, it’s hard to go back — it makes prep feel like a meditative experience.
2. OXO Salad Spinner
I used to skip salad prep because washing and drying lettuce was such a hassle — then I got the OXO Salad Spinner. Total game-changer. No more soggy greens or paper towel pat-downs. It makes cleaning herbs and produce so easy, and I actually enjoy making salads now.
This thing turned my mashed potatoes from “meh” to Michelin. The texture is silky smooth, like you’d get at a high-end steakhouse. I also use it to press cooked sweet potato or squeeze water out of spinach. You will pull it out more than you expect. No lumps = perfection!
Kitchen Tool that Makes You Feel Like a Pro
cooking hobbyist who loves kitchen tools and gadgets
$100 for tools $500 for appliance
niche-but-brilliant gadget
Home cooks of Prugu - what’s that one kitchen tool or product that instantly made your life easier and made you feel like a pro?
1. Tojiro Japanese Nakiri Knife
I got a Nakiri knife thinking I’d use it for specific veggie cuts, but it became my go-to blade for almost everything. The flat edge gives super clean cuts, especially for things like onions, herbs, and sweet potatoes. Once you use a good Japanese knife, it’s hard to go back — it makes prep feel like a meditative experience.
2. OXO Salad Spinner
I used to skip salad prep because washing and drying lettuce was such a hassle — then I got the OXO Salad Spinner. Total game-changer. No more soggy greens or paper towel pat-downs. It makes cleaning herbs and produce so easy, and I actually enjoy making salads now.
This thing turned my mashed potatoes from “meh” to Michelin. The texture is silky smooth, like you’d get at a high-end steakhouse. I also use it to press cooked sweet potato or squeeze water out of spinach. You will pull it out more than you expect. No lumps = perfection!