How Do You Use A Mezzaluna Food Chopper?
From the Italian word for “half moon,” which its curved shape resembles, a mezzaluna food chopper is a handy utensil that bridges the gap between a chef’s knife and a food processor. The mezzaluna’s curved steel blade easily chops small amounts of herbs, onions and garlic, and can handle other ingredients too. Here’s how to handle a mezzaluna food chopper. Familiarize yourself with your mezzaluna. These half moon choppers come in several different styles, and in single-, double- and even triple-bladed versions. Yours may have two knob-like handles, one on each end of the crescent, or a single handle you grasp like that of a saw. There’s even a model that resembles an inverted stainless steel taco shell with a flattened top. Choose your chopping surface. The ideal surface for a mezzaluna is a thick wooden board with a scooped out indentation that matches the curve of the blade; the knife and board are often sold in sets. You can use a wooden bowl, too, but these tend to rock around on t
