How it works: Gefu Spiralfix Spiral Slicer

Remember a while ago we introduced you to the Spirelli? Well, those clever folks at Gefu saw how much fun we had and worked on the design of their amazing new spiral slicer, the Gefu Spiralfix. This new tool brings a whole new dimension to creating spirals out of your fruit and veg with several widths to choose from, from skinny to wide ribbons. Here’s how it works.

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The Gefu Spiralfix works like a cross between a julienne slicer and a mandoline, with a rotating upright blade and a horizontal, flat blade, that work together to cut food into spirals. It’s super efficient and quick.

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How it works:

1. The Spiralfix will need to be constructed. Follow the clear instructions to thread the stablising wheel though the lid and attach it to the rotating handle. Then, cut your fruit or veg to the right height, so that it can fit inside the cutting chamber (about 8cm heigh). Screw the bowl onto the base of the Spiralfix, or cut directly into a bowl.
2. Using the knob on the side, (pull it out, rotate it, and let it fall back in again), rotate the upright blades to the correct width. Pop the cut veg in, placing it on the central spike. Close the lid, making sure the stabilising wheel sticks into the food.
3. While gently pushing down, rotate the handle, quickly cutting through your food.
4. You can keep going until you’ve finished the veggie, or until you have enough – you can also change the width by rotating the knob on the side.

The beauty of the Gefu Spiralfix is that you can spiralise almost any fruit or vegetable, not just pencil-shaped ones. Apples, cucumbers, beetroots, potatoes, turnips – really, you can spiralise just about anything and get a variety of textures. Check out this beetroot and apple salad we made.

Buy a Gefu Spiralfix Spiral Slicer.

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