Peeling potatoes

Cutting off the edges of the potato first and using a Y-shaped peeler makes the task easier for a person with impaired hand function

User cuts off edges of potato on a cutting board

User cuts off edges of potato

The user cuts off the edges of the potato to make it easier to hold the potato in place when he peels it. He uses a Y-shaped potato peeler.

Users comments
The Y shape requires a different peeling technique than the one traditionally used. The wrist is held straight instead of twisting it. With this technique even individuals with tetraplegia can prepare a dish like potatoes au gratin.

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Housewares store, in Sweden for example kitchentime.se (last checked August 2022)

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User holds onto potato with cut off edges with thumb and index finger

User holds onto potato with cut off edges

User peels potato with cut off edges

User peels potato with cut off edges

Author: Tomas

Tomas bor ihop med sambo i en lägenhet. Han arbetar 25% som fotograf. Han skadade sig 1983 och har en låg tetraplegi (C7). Han har hemtjänst i assistansliknande form en timme dagligen.
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Type of disability

Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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