OTOTO Gracula Garlic Crusher, Garlic Peeler, Also for Ginger, Nuts, Chili, Herbs - Twist Top Mincer & Easy Squeeze Manual Press Peeler, Goth Gifts

I could not love this more! Not only is it super cute, it works SO WELL! I love to put crushed nuts in my salad and it makes the work fun and fast! No more pounding the bag with heavy objects!Easy to clean. Highly recommended!!

The OTOTO Gracula Garlic Crusher quickly went from a novelty item to one of the most frequently used utensils in our kitchen. It’s not only functional but also a great conversation starter and a fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen.The Pros:Versatile Use: While primarily a garlic crusher, Gracula can also be used for ginger, nuts, chili, and herbs, making it a multi-functional tool in the kitchen.Fun Design: The whimsical vampire design is a hit, sparking conversations and bringing a smile to everyone’s face.Kid-Friendly: It has inspired our little ones to participate in cooking. They love using it to crush garlic and other ingredients, making them more interested in the food we prepare together.Easy to Use: The twist top mincer and easy squeeze manual press make it simple to use, even for small hands.Durable: Made from sturdy materials, it stands up to regular use without any issues.The Cons:Limited Capacity: It works best with smaller amounts of garlic or other ingredients, so it might take a few rounds if you need a larger quantity.What started as a fun gag gift has turned into a kitchen staple. Our kids are eager to help out more in the kitchen, and Gracula has made them excited about eating garlic and other healthy ingredients. It’s also a great way to break the ice when we have guests over, as it never fails to get a few laughs and comments.Compared to traditional garlic presses, Gracula offers a unique blend of functionality and fun. While it may not handle large batches as efficiently as some larger presses, its versatility and kid-friendly design make it a standout.Overall, the OTOTO Gracula Garlic Crusher is a fantastic addition to any kitchen. It’s versatile, fun, and functional, making it more than just a novelty item. Whether you’re looking to engage your kids in cooking or just want a handy tool that sparks joy, Gracula is worth every penny.

I love OTOTO brand, and this little vampire does not disappoint. He adds a little whimsy to my life when I'm cooking in the kitchen - and who can't use that? It works really well for crushing garlic, though I can't speak to the ability to chop much else as that's really all I use it for. Really easy to clean - I just throw it in the dishwasher and haven't had any issues. Doesn't hold onto any of the garlic smell either, which is great. He's easy to find in my drawer of other utensils. Overall, he's just so darn fun - I have never been disappointed in the quality or function of this brand - I hope they continue to turn out additional items to fill my life with fun and functionality :)

Love the Gracula. This will make a great gift for any girl that likes to cook. I use mine when I have to mince more than 2 cloves of garlic (anything less it is easier to just use a knife).What I like:- Cool looking- I like the feel in you hand as it chops the garlic in your hand- The more you turn it, the more it chops- Easy to clean (just hit it with hot water)What I like less- You can only fit ~ 3-4 cloves- Need to chop the cloves in half for best resultsTo remove the chopped garlic tap the bottom of the head and (base upside down) hard on a cutting board and most will easily fall on the board ready for use.

Perfect little garlic crusher! I wish it came with a small stiff bristle brush to remove the crushed garlic, but I had one from another garlic crushed (glad I kept it!). Works just as it should!

If your recipe calls for garlic and has water, you can kinda shake the thing submerged in water to free the garlic trapped between the teeth. Even so, It's a lot of extra work to get garlic out, especially by hand or with some kind of brush/fork.It's super cute, however, and the quality is good too. It doesn't feel cheap or anything, and I was really pressing on it to crush the garlic. It never felt like it was going to break.Aside from it making the garlic hard to get (its entire purpose, right?) I don't think this is a bad gift or cute counter top character. The name is adorable and the idea was well executed outside of the garlic being more work to get than a simple garlic press. This is probably one of the most apt definitions of "novelty" I can think of, but if you wanted a simple garlic press, you'd probably be looking for one, right?Definitely worth the cost, but I wouldn't buy another since I value function over form. My wife loves it! Take all these into consideration before buying.

Grates up the garlic into tiny pieces. I haven't tried to leave the husk on like it says you can. Easy to clean. I chunk the garlic into it and a few turns it's ready for the recipe. I do have to help some of the pieces out with the end of the knife. On top of that it's really cute sitting on my window ledge!

The Gracula is a fantastic, whimsical, way to crush garlic cloves or nuts. You can control how coarse, or fine, by the number of twists you make.The base of the Gracula is a cup so one doesn't lose the garlic juice. The Gracula is especially good for small cloves - one can crush several at once. We grown our own and get a mix of clove sizes. The Gracula makes it easy to process the small cloves that we don't plant.If the clove is really big you will probably need to cut it up first. We use a Garject for large cloves.Hand wash only! So we just pour some water into the Gracula to clean it, and add this water to what we are cooking. A clean toothbrush is a good way to clean the Gracula.