How to Use a Food Processor
Using a food processor is not as hard as we may think. However, it is recommended to follow some simple instructions to slice, chop and mash a variety of food products. When the machine was first introduced in the 1970’s, everybody rushed to the supermarkets to buy a food processor. It eventually ended up as being another handy kitchen appliance that is still in use today. Although there is a wide range of food processors available in the market, you should choose the size and quality depending on your needs. Large sized food processors are used by restaurants and hotels.
Instructions
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If you are looking to buy a small sized food processor for your kitchen, there are several things your must keep in mind before making the final decision. Firstly, consider determining the exact size you are looking to buy. It is also important to know what brands are the most reliable and well reputed in this industry. Using the food processor is also very simple. Consider choosing the blade you wish to use and add it into the food processor.
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Make sure the food processor is turned on. Put the lid back on the bowl of the processor so you can operate the machine to avoid making a mess. Now take a knife and trim leaves or other unwanted parts of the fruits or vegetables you want to chop in your new food processor. Add the chopped food into the bowl. Make sure the container is only filled up to the recommended level to avoid leakage through the lid. This level is usually marked outside the bowl.
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New food processors come with a plastic pusher so you can mix the food if required. Food of all types including vegetables, cracker crusts and baby food can be chopped inside a food processor. Use the S shaped blade when crushing vegetable chunks potatoes, carrots or onions for making soup or other things.
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It is advised not to puree the food before chopping it with the S shaped blade. Always use the pulse button and keep an eye on the consistency. For chopping nuts including cashew nuts, walnuts, almonds, peanuts and pistachio, it is advised to use the grinding blade that is more powerful than the other blades.
