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TIPS
Vegetable purée : cut the cooked vegetables into large chunks, put these in the Main bowl
and process with the metal blade. Pulse a few times to begin with, then blend continuously
to achieve the desired consistency.
Fresh herbs : before chopping fresh herbs, check that both the herbs and the bowl are
perfectly clean and dry. This way, you will obtain better results and the herbs will keep for
longer.
Meat and fish : when mincing meat or fish, use the pulse function to monitor
the final result.
• Dough blade
Bread dough, shortcrust pastry, rich shortcrust pastry : begin by combining the solid
ingredients (flour, yeast, etc.). Next, while the machine is running, gradually add the
liquids (eggs, water, milk) via the feed tube.
Leavened dough : use fresh yeast if you can. You can purchase this from your local
baker’s or healthfood shop. For best results, always dissolve the yeast in cool liquid. If the
water is too hot, it will “kill” the yeast.
Dough : Leave your dough to rest or prove at room temperature or in a warm place. That
way, it will rise more quickly.
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Egg whisk
Beaten egg whites : for maximum volume, use eggs at room temperature and
add a pinch of salt or a drop of lemon juice.
Whipped cream : do not use low fat cream as it will not whip properly.
Always use full fat whipping cream.
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Discs
Mashed potatoes : process your peeled, boiled potatoes using the 4-mm grater.
The reversible discs should be stored in the middle of the storage box. As for the
non-reversible ones, make sure you arrange them with the Magimix name facing
outwards.
Some foodstuffs, such as carrots, tend to stain plastic. Rubbing with a piece
of kitchen paper and a drop of vegetable oil will remove most of this
staining.
•Juicer
It is a good idea to vary your consumption of fruit and vegetables, as they do not all
contain the same substances and are good for you in different ways.
The fresher the fruit and vegetables, the higher their vitamin content and the more
juice they will yield.
Use or drink the juice immediately, if possible, as certain vitamins are destroyed
by exposure to light or oxygen. If you have to store the juice for a while, add a
few drops of lemon juice to help it keep for longer and put it in the fridge.
For optimum yield, press down gently to ensure that the fruit (or vegetable) is in
direct contact with the grater.
