Vegetable chopper?

[monty0703]

What appliance would you recommend to chop vegetables, nuts etc? I don't want a food processor, rather something smaller and cheaper. Is the JML Multichef any good? Ta.

[brachiopod]

A knife.

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I'm not being flippant! If you're after a puree-like consistency etc., or where very large quantities are involved, then a food processor is invaluable.

Otherwise, I find a good quality knife serves the purpose. I use a professional Wusthof Trident 10" cooks knife. It's great for slicing, fine chopping, squashing and crushing (using the flat of the blade) - I even use it to peel spuds, preferring it to a paring knife or peeler !!.

I can do most things with this quicker than an electric chopping device - and that's without the time it takes to dig out your chopping machine from behind the bread maker / pasta machine / fondue-set at the back of your cupboard, and of course, all the hassle of washing-up the awkward shaped parts afterwards.

[Cetti]

I must agree with brachiopod. Over the years I have bought mini-choppers, wonder this and that, ideal for small amounts, nuts etc. 

The charity shops loved to see me, until I came to my senses and invested in a solid wood chopping block, and a cleaver - like knife. Get one that is perfectly balanced and feels right to you, as there are many to choose from. My favourite  is part of a Judge Sabatier set, but I also have ones that have been bought singly.

[Pinotage]

Knife - easy to use, no moving parts to go wrong, easy to clean, multiple uses.

 

Those chopping gadgets are a pain to clean, and their blades aren't strong enough for the task.

[nicola_red]

Lakeland do one called a Zyliss (sp?) Easy Chopper which is great.  Especially for onions without tears!