De Buyer Kobra Mandoline

The De Buyer Kobra is a very practical mandoline. It’s the most popular of the brand, and you can cut potatoes or make slices out of any fruit, vegetables, cheese or even meat cuts with it. It is a professional slicer, small in size and easy to handle, both with hard and soft foods.

The V-shaped blades with the micro-serrated cutting edge are perfect for clean cuts without squashing the food. Inspired by the cutting technique used by professional chefs, it is ideal for cutting fruit or vegetables such as tomatoes, since the cut is made progressively from the sides, being held in place and sliding along the blade until the end, smoothly and without tearing.

It is a convenient and handy food slicer, which takes up very little space. It is ideal to have on hand at all times and use it daily when preparing different dishes. Since you can adjust the thickness of the cut (up to 5 mm) by using the wheel at the end of the handle, here are just some of the things you can do with it:

• Adjust the slicer to cut chips, which turn out to be very thin and crunchy when fried.
  
• Adjust the slicer to cut thicker vegetables like aubergine or courgette to make a lasagne.
• Thanks to its serrated edge, it is perfect to use as a slicer for the most delicate fruits and vegetables, for your freshest salads and carpaccios.
• This is the perfect food slicer to prepare a snack based on the most appetising cold meats and cold cuts.

Features

• Measurements: 17 cm.
• Optimal cutting angle of 19.3°, for easy cutting of both hard and soft food.
• Stainless steel surface, which facilitates the sliding of food.
• Non-slip handle and legs, ensuring stability when cutting.
• Hand wash, not dishwasher safe.

Why we like the De Buyer Kobra Mandoline

1. It’s very easy to use and clean. What’s more, it doesn’t take up much space, so it’s ideal to have on hand at all times and get the most out of itwhen cutting whatever ingredient you wish.
2. The micro-serrated V-shaped blade cuts exceptionally well and is perfect for all types of food, both soft and hard. For example, for both tomatoes and sausages.
3. It’s a safe and well-designed slicer. Its legs and handle are non-slip and it also has a cutting guard that can be stored underneath the slicer and takes up very little space.
4. Designed for professional use, it is a slicermade to last for years in the kitchen.

Yhe history of De Buyer

Founded in 1830 in Le Val d'Ajol (France), De Buyer is a family-owned company that manufactures kitchenware for professionals and haute cuisine restaurants all over the world. With more than 2000 products available to buy today, it exports to 95 countries. Well-known in French gastronomic circles , De Buyer collaborates with such prestigious cooking schools suchas l’École Nationale de la Pâtisserie, l’École de Cuisine Alain Ducasse and l’École Ferrandi.

Photo: “Eggs with thyme"" recipe (Sweet & Sour)