Perfect ravioli!
I got this for my first time making ravioli, and I was more than pleased. The edges were very clean and pretty, and perfectly sealed.As someone else mentioned, though, for those kvetching about dough getting stuck in the roller, your dough NEEDS to be properly chilled (at least 45 minutes assuming your fridge is set properly), and you need to work QUICKLY, leaving any dough you're not using right that moment in the fridge until you're ready to use it. For me, as the dough inevitably warmed, there was some minor issue with the dough pulling up with the roller, but this is easily countered by using your finger to keep the dough put behind the roller while you continue your line. There were no issues with the dough actually breaking off and getting stuck inside the mechanism, for me. If you have any experience working with dough of any sort, this should be common-sense; if ravioli is your jumping-off point into culinary adventures, for some reason, now you know. Always use chilled dough unless there's an express reason not to.Cleaning is easy enough. Slide the locking mechanism to one side and off the post, disassemble the blade and sealing wheels, hand wash with warm, sudsy water, then reassemble. Getting the post all the way through when I was putting it back together was a little fussy, but nothing terribly difficult or frustrating.I can't say it was especially ergonomic as it's described; it felt like any other long, stick-like object, and my hand cramped pretty quickly. I don't know what makes it ergonomic outside its width, but a wider, longer handle might have been better for me. I do have arthritis, though, which certainly played a part. If you don't have any carpal issues, it probably wouldn't be a problem.Overall it does what it says and is a quality tool. Definitely recommend!
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HAIK Hakobian
November 16, 2024
Works extremely well for sealing and cutting pasta ravioli pockets.
The metal quality is very good. It comes apart to clean inside. Seals and cuts my German ravioli called Maultaschen like a professional. My mother always used a fork to seal the edges. This is far faster and superior in every way.
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Works geat
I bought this to make gluten free ravioli and empanadas due to food allergies. I used it for ravioli, and can say it seals the edges very well. I’m glad I bought this even after some of the negative reviews. Let me say I don’t understand why there were so many complaints about cleaning this tool. It’s pretty straight forward. You move the hook off the peg and each wheel comes off so you can get in between each one. Then put them back on the peg and relook the hook. If you make homemade pastas this is a great tool and you won’t be disappointed!
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locally grown
December 21, 2012
Works well on chilled dough for ravioli, pierogies, and more
I like this ravioli cutter. We make a lot of ravioli, pierogies, and "cheesy crackers", and this roller makes a nice clean cut with beautifully crimped edges, as long as the dough is a little firm. If it's not firm (or chilled), you will spend a lot of time picking dough out of the little notches. It's been a HUGE timesaver for me with the ravioli and pierogies, and now they rarely open up while cooking because the crimp is superior to what I used to accomplish with a fork.It's also great for "cheesy crackers" - I make my own vegan cheese nips for my toddler (she has a dairy intolerance), and while I could just use a pizza cutter, this cutter gives it the stylized edges that make her feel like she has the same type of crackers as the other kids.I didn't give it 5 stars because it is a little difficult to put back together once you've taken it apart to clean. All the parts don't line up perfectly, and I have to press really hard with my thumbs to align everything and fasten the hook to keep it together. I do manage, though. Not terrible, just not perfect.
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its ok, it does what it is supposed to do
stainless steel, rolls nice, works well, just not as sturdy as I would like. For my tools I like them to be restaurant worthy. THis is a great tool for your house to keep in that kitchen tools drawer. I am an executive chef, I just like things a little heavier, sturdier, more restaurant quality. It does what it supposed to do though very well.
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Ricardo Javier Perez Romero
August 20, 2024
Good quality
Is all in stainless steel. easy to clean and is perfect for my homemade raviolis.
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Would recommend
Pasta dough gets caught in roller "teeth", but easy to take apart and clean. Sturdy. Cuts dough and seals. Love making ravioli!
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