A while back, I stumbled across a post that mentioned a Vietnamese vegetable peeler - I would love to buy one and have googled every possible combination of terms I can think of, but to no avail.
Does anyone know what I'm talking about?
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05-09-2010 09:00 PM #1
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Vietnamese Vegetable Peeler
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05-09-2010 09:03 PM #2
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Is it a cai bao?
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05-09-2010 09:03 PM #3
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It is called a Cai Bao. Ronnie and Minh of UBRaw have them.
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05-10-2010 09:26 AM #5
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http://www.ubraw.com/?gclid=CNrhrZ-C_ZgCFQpuGgodP2cJlg
scroll down... video demonstration at the bottom of the page.
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05-10-2010 10:36 AM #6
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Thanks so much everybody! I have to have one of these!
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05-10-2010 12:38 PM #7
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Another type of julienne peeler
Hi! I just wanted to tell you about another julienne peeler that I LOVE..Pampered Chef makes a julienne peeler that works beautifully with all veggies!! I don't know if you are looking for this Japanese peeler to do this or the other things...but after watching that video, I could see myself cutting my hand with it!
I use the Deli Pro Pro Knife (it's very sharp and has a cutting guide and is only $9.99) to slice veggies (& fruit) VERY thin. Then I'll use the PC julienne peeler to cut other veggies to make veggie sushi/salad veggies/spring rolls. It works great! Just wanted to share this in case you haven't seen either of these tools before! Happy cutting!:)
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OMG! This is brilliant! Thanks for sharing this!
Originally Posted by banana shake
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Originally Posted by allergiesrus
...but after watching that video, I could see myself cutting my hand with it!
Only in your imagination. I've got two. Never cut myself... not even close. Not even sure it's possible.
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05-10-2010 04:55 PM #10
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The Cai Bao is actually very safe to use, however I wasn't very impressed with it. Maybe I need to learn special peeler skills or something to make it work.
I prefer my simple OXO Swivel peeler which does everything and is relatively safe.
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05-12-2010 09:52 PM #11
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I love kitchen gadgets as well and when I saw a fruit vendor using it to peel melons and mangoes with pure ease I asked him about it but forgot all about it for a while. When I came upon your post I started googling to find out more about this Cai Bo. I think in Vietnam it must be named something else which is why it was so difficult to find. However, today my bf and I took a trip to a 99Ranch Market Asian Market in Cupertino, CA and found one hanging of the hook for a mere $2.00. This find made my day, and while their I also came up on some star fruit and dragon fruit as well as korean melons, mangoes, and $2 pineapples..Super RAd ! So, I guess the moral is of the story is make sure to check out/ do a YELP search for Thai/Vietnamese/Cambodian markets in your area.
xoxo, K
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Thanks katacykls! I'll check out the relatively close 99 Ranch Market next time I'm over that way. Nice find!
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05-13-2010 03:28 PM #13
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I live very close to a 99 Ranch Market as well, but I went ahead and ordered it here: http://www.ubraw.com/?gclid=CNrhrZ-C_ZgCFQpuGgodP2cJlg
I like the instant gratification of purchasing online!
The Cai Bao arrived yesterday - have not used it yet, but plan to julienne some veggies tonight.
My husband thinks it looks dangerous, and I do tend to cut myself a lot, but I am trusting Revvell on this one
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*hides under the bed* Originally Posted by revdrcyn
... but I am trusting Revvell on this one
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05-13-2010 08:37 PM #15
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revdrcyn- I hope you love and enjoy your tool. I started using mine as soon as I got it. I used it to peel some mangoes and I've been going wild peeling honeydew melons as well as cantaloupes. I feel like the professional fruit vendor I talked about before; there is a very earthy feel to this Cai Bao tool-that's for sure. Tell us how you like it.
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