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I really enjoy cooking, but I could definitely do without all the prep work. Sometimes I spend twice as long chopping up ingredients as I do actually cooking, but over the years, I’ve found several handy gadgets that speed up the process.
I’ve written before that I love my vegetable chopper, but there’s one device I reach for even more often: my Chef’n GarlicZoom. This adorable little gadget may seem like an unnecessary unitasker, but I use it almost every time I cook. And right now, it’s on sale for a mere $9 — so there’s no better time to add one to your kitchen.
I use this handy little chopper pretty much every time I cook — it makes mincing garlic so much faster and easier — and right now it’s a whopping 55% off.
What is the GarlicZoom?
So what does this strange little gadget do? Its sole purpose is to chop up garlic cloves — and it’s so much easier than using a knife. You open one of the side doors and drop in up to three cloves. After shutting the door, you simply roll the gadget back and forth on the countertop several times.
The wheels spin the blades inside the gadget, which mince your garlic into tiny pieces. It takes about 15 to 20 seconds total, and the best part is that your fingers don’t get all sticky from handling chopped garlic. Both sides of the container hinge outward so you can scrape out the minced herb, and the whole unit is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
As you roll the device on the counter, the inner blades spin and chop up your garlic cloves.
(Chef’n)
What the reviews say
I’m far from the only person who loves the GarlicZoom. We gifted one to my in-laws a few years ago, and now they sing its praises, too. The device also has close to 6,000 Amazon reviews and a 4.5-star average rating.
“This garlic chopper works great and makes prep so much easier,” explains a happy buyer. “The rolling action chops garlic quickly and evenly without needing a cutting board or knife. It’s comfortable to use, easy to clean, and saves time when cooking. Simple, effective, and definitely worth having in the kitchen.”
Many people also say the GarlicZoom works better than other similar devices: “This is the fastest and most fun garlic mincer ever made. You just pack a couple cloves inside, and vroom, vroom, vroom the car back and forth three or four times, and BAM, done,” explains another five-star reviewer. “Great for people who struggle with chopping, whether its kids that are just learning to cook or adults who have arthritis and are looking for an alternative to squeezing hard on the traditional garlic press.”
Even people who hate unitaskers are on board with this tool: “I really do not like single-use kitchen tools. They are gimmicky and typically a waste of space,” says a reluctant convert. “Enter this little gem. I love garlic, but I hate mincing it. This minces about 4 cloves at once in just a few seconds.”
This little gadget will change the way you cook for the better, and it’s a steal at just $9 right now.
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