Handy hints for Processing
Chopping
For the best, most consistent results,
you should try to process pieces of
food that are approximately equal
in size. When you break, cut or tear
food into uniform pieces before you
begin processing, the finished results
will be more uniform. More consistent
processing results are achieved if the
container is not overloaded.
Mincing
Pre-cut meat into cubes approximately
2cm square.
Vegetables
When processing vegetables such as
onions, peel and quarter or cut large
vegetables into eighths.
Mixing
The quantities that can be processed
within the Processing bowl will vary
with the density of the mixture.
Adding Ingredients
When various recipes require dry
ingredients such as flour, add them
directly into the processing bowl
before processing. There is no need to
sift ingredients when using your food
processor. Liquid ingredients may be
added while the processor is operating
by pouring through the feed tube in
the processor cover.
Note:
When processing sauces or
semi-liquid ingredients, stop the
food processor and scrape down
the container sides with the spatula
provided.
Using the Feed Tube
The most important factor for
successful slicing and shredding is the
way in which the food is packed into
the feed tube.
When slicing and shredding
Cut all ingredients to a size that fits
comfortably into the feed tube. Pack
the feed tube and, while holding food
steady and upright with the food
pusher, press down evenly until all
ingredients are sliced or shredded.
The more firmly you push, the thicker
the slices or shreds. Do not use
excessive force or you may damage
the food processor.
Note:
Never use fingers to push food
down the feed tube. Always use the
food pusher.
For best results when slicing.
The feed tube should always be
packed firmly to allow each piece of
food to support the others. There will
always be a small portion of food left
unprocessed between the food pusher
and the blade.
Preparing longer slices
Pack food items horizontally in the
feed tube, see figure 9
Fig 9
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