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BASIC FOOD PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
Garlic, chili and ginger
For garlic, peel cloves and leave whole. For
chili, leave whole (remove seeds for milder
chili). For ginger, peel and cut into 1 inch
(2.5cm) cubes. Process until chopped to
desired consistency. Store chopped garlic
or chili mixed with a little vegetable oil in
an airtight container in refrigerator for up
to 1 week. Mix ginger with a little Sherry.
If adding garlic, chili or ginger to other
ingredients, drop whole pieces down the
small feed chute while the motor is running.
Whole chilies
Chopped chilies
Herbs
Wash and dry herbs thoroughly. Remove
any coarse stems. Process no more than 2
bunches (approx. 4 cups) at a time using the
PULSE button at 1-2 second intervals until
chopped to desired size or consistency.
Basil leaves
Chopped basil
Nuts
Process no more than 6 cups shelled nuts at
a time using the PULSE button at 1-2 second
intervals until chopped to desired size.
Shelled peanuts
Chopped peanuts
Dried fruit
As dried fruit can be sticky, place in freezer
for about 10 minutes (this prevents the fruit
sticking to the blades). Process no more
than 4 cups at a time using the PULSE
button at 1-2 second intervals until chopped
to desired size or consistency.
NOTE
If chopping fruit to add to cake batter,
process the fruit before making the
batter, adding a little fl our from recipe
quantity to prevent fruit from sticking
to the S Blade
™
processing blade.
Whole dried fruit
Chopped dried fruit
BASIC FOOD PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
The food processor can process food in a
variety of ways depending on which blade or
disc you choose.
CHOPPING WITH THE
MICRO-SERRATED S BLADE™
The Micro-serrated universal S Blade
™
chops
raw and cooked food to the consistency
required, from coarsely chopped to minced.
For many large processing tasks, the micro-
serrated S Blade
™
will cut the processing
time needed to achieve the desired results.
The result depends on the type of food and
how long the food is processed. Always
remember to place the S Blade
™
into the
processing bowl before adding the food.
NOTE
To avoid over-processing, check the
consistency frequently. For many
processing tasks we recommend to
use the PULSE button, as it may only
take a few seconds to fully process
the food to the desired consistency.
If necessary, press the POWER/OFF
button, unlock the lid and use the
spatula to scrape down the sides of the
bowl to ensure even processing.
Raw Vegetables, Fruit and Cooked Meats
Trim and cut food into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes.
Process no more than 8 cups at a time using
the PULSE button at 1-2 second intervals
until chopped to desired size or consistency.
Spanish Onion wedges
Chopped Spanish Onion
Raw meat, chicken and fi sh
Trim and cut food into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes.
Ensure all bones are removed. Chill well
until fi rm as this will help to cut through the
food more readily. Process no more than 2
1/4 pounds (or 1kg of raw meat for no more
than 30 seconds at a time) using the START/
PAUSE button until chopped or minced to
desired size or consistency.
Cubed Beef
Minced Beef
