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BilBg Send message Joined: 27 May 07 Posts: 3720 Credit: 9,385,827 RAC: 0 |
for baking cabbage No But it's used for some other vegetable(s) (From cabbage we make sauerkraut (usually in big 80-100 litre plastic tanks/barrels (wooden barrels in my childhood))) This device is powered by electricity (220-240V, 1000-1300W) Every Bulgarian (over age of 20-25 y) knows what it is and how it's called (the name does not contain (the Bulgarian equivalent of) word 'oven' but it ends in (the Bulgarian equivalent of) word 'roast') I don't think this is used anywhere outside of Bulgaria (only in a rare case that someone from neighbour countries bought one from Bulgaria) The (short) wikipedia page have only versions in Bulgarian, Deutsch, Français (but I found some other page with short info in English (I will give the link after the 'Mystery' is solved) ... which say: "The “XXXXXXX†is a patented Bulgarian household appliance with a cylindrical shape; its wall is lined with a heater, and in the middle it can fit 1, 3, 5 or 7 YYYYYYY depending on the size and type of the appliance." )  - ALF - "Find out what you don't do well ..... then don't do it!" :)  |
shizaru Send message Joined: 14 Jun 04 Posts: 1130 Credit: 1,967,904 RAC: 0 |
At first I thought it was a slow cooker... But glowing red @300 degrees? Obviously nothing cooks at that temp so I'm guessing whatever you put in there is hanging from the lid? |
BilBg Send message Joined: 27 May 07 Posts: 3720 Credit: 9,385,827 RAC: 0 |
At first I thought it was a slow cooker... No, it is fast cooker (what you put inside needs only 1-3 minutes to be ready, that's why this is used instead of other methods to roast) The lid is closed during roast, you only open it fast (for short time, to not cool the inside, it have to be hot for fast roast) to remove the vegetables (using piercing/punch hook) and put new raw vegetables inside. I made my own picture (using very cheap $15 camera, the glow is more red and bright than on the picture) My device/oven, glow from inside after 30 minutes heating, picture taken on the balcony, it is night here now: (If you come here (are you in Greece?) you may buy one - costs ~$20 and is ~5 kg) Â - ALF - "Find out what you don't do well ..... then don't do it!" :) Â |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30651 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
can the vegetables roasted be "hot" or "not hot"? |
shizaru Send message Joined: 14 Jun 04 Posts: 1130 Credit: 1,967,904 RAC: 0 |
can the vegetables roasted be "hot" or "not hot"? Paprika and chilis... :) I think you may have nailed it Gary. Edit: @Bill, yes neighbor:) I'm in Greece for now... |
BilBg Send message Joined: 27 May 07 Posts: 3720 Credit: 9,385,827 RAC: 0 |
can the vegetables roasted be "hot" or "not hot"? Yes, we have a winner! But we use it only for "not hot" (the "hot" are too small and will burn) You can put 3 red peppers in it. If you remove "the Mercedes" (metal plate) it can be used for one aubergine. The name is Чушкопек (Chushkopek, tchoushkopec = Pepperroast, Pepper roaster) http://bg.wikipedia.org/wiki/Чушкопек http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fbg.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2F%D0%A7%D1%83%D1%88%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%B5%D0%BA English: http://new.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=111550 Français: http://www.bulgaria-france.net/traditions/tchou.html And guess what, I decided to use it (after ~10 years of idle time, it needed some fixing/repair of the plug (I found naked wires inside from years usage and heating)) When you remove the roasted peppers from the Chushkopek you have to put them immediately in a (closed by lid) pot/saucepan/stew pan so the peppers will not lose water/steam while they cool down (this way they become soft and do not lose flavour) The peelings/skin is removed very easily by (serrated) knife (razor movement, not cut but scrape off) as you can see in my plate (the rightmost pepper) To preserve the roasted peppers for the winter (usually 20-50 kg are roasted, depends on the size of family, available time and money) you have two options: (old) - (peel them first and) put them in a jar with tight lid and boil in water (like any canned food (e.g. compote, stewed fruit) you found in the shops) (new) - (no need to peel them first) put them in plastic bags and then in a (large) freezer  - ALF - "Find out what you don't do well ..... then don't do it!" :)  |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30651 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
I take it I won, a PM would be nice ... Okay, what is it? |
shizaru Send message Joined: 14 Jun 04 Posts: 1130 Credit: 1,967,904 RAC: 0 |
Vintage Children of the Corn Butter Curler and 1024 oz Can Opener?;) |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30651 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
no and no. Eric might get this before Angela. |
Carlos Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 29835 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157 |
for feathering and skinning Chickens? |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 |
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Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30651 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
no and no, but "skin" is getting closer to part of the function. |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 |
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Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30651 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
Coconut tool? not for nuts |
Uli Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 10923 Credit: 5,996,015 RAC: 1 |
To do with fishing? Pluto will always be a planet to me. Seti Ambassador Not to late to order an Anni Shirt |
Angela Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13130 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 |
To do with fishing? I'll bet you are right, Uli. One side is probably for gutting a fish and the other side is for removing the scales. |
Carlos Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 29835 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157 |
To do with fishing? Your both right. "It's a specialized tool, used in processing plants and on factory ships, rather than a restaurant or home-kitchen gadget. With the double row of teeth, and the hook-like blade, you can really make some time gil & gutting." Here is a newer one. |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30651 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
To do with fishing? We have a winner. PM going out. |
Angela Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13130 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 |
Uli guessed it first. The win is her's. |
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