ricer

[ rahy-ser ]

noun

1. an implement for ricing potatoes, squash, etc., by pressing them through small holes.

ricer

/ ˈraɪsə /

noun

1. a kitchen utensil with small holes through which cooked potatoes and similar soft foods are pressed to form a coarse mash

Word History and Origins

Origin of ricer¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; rice + -er ¹

Example Sentences

I know some also use a food mill or a ricer.

From Salon

We boil up a whole lot of potatoes and mash them or put them through a ricer or food mill.

From Washington Times

With a potato masher, ricer, or hand mixer, mash the potatoes.

From Salon

Peel the cooked potatoes with a paring knife and pass them through a tamis or a potato ricer into a bowl.

From Seattle Times

If you have a ricer or food mill, you can use that instead.

From Seattle Times