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Food
Operation/Technique
Comments/Notes
Gingerroot, fresh
Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously
to reach desired consistency.
Peel first; cut into 12 millimetre pieces or slices. Scrape work
bowl sides and bottom as needed. Process up to 120 grams
at a time.
Green onions, scallions
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.
Trim and cut into 18 millimetre pieces.
Herbs, fresh
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.
Rinse and dry completely. Remove leaves from stems to chop.
Horseradish
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.
Peel first. Cut into 12 millimetre pieces. Process up to 120
grams at a time.
Leeks
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.
Trim off root end and tough outer skin. Wash thoroughly to
remove sand and grit; dry completely. Cut into 12 millimetre
pieces.
Meats
Chop. Pulse to chop, or process continuously
to purée (add liquid as needed).
Uncooked meats should be cold, but not frozen; cut up to 240
grams into 12 millimetre pieces, trimmed of gristle and soft
fat; some hard fat may remain. Cooked meats can be cold
or warm; cut up to 240 grams into 12 millimetre pieces. Add
liquid (water, broth or from cooking) as needed to process to
purée consistency.
Mushrooms
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.
Choose firm, fresh mushrooms. Cut into quarters or even-size
pieces, no larger than 18 millimetre .
Nuts
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Or
Grind. Pulse first then process continuously until
desired consistency.
Toast nuts first for maximum flavour. Allow to cool completely
before chopping. Process up to 1 cup at a time.
Olives
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.
Use only pitted olives. Drain well for best results.
Onions
Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop to desired size.
Peel; cut into 18 millimetre or smaller pieces of similar size.
Peppercorns
Grind. Pulse first, then process continuously until
desired consistency.
Combine peppercorns with dried herbs or spices or coarse salt
to create rubs and seasonings. Hard peppercorns may scratch
work bowl and cover.*
Peppers, fresh
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.
Core, seed and cut into 12 millimetre pieces. Do not overpro-
cess.
Seeds, dried berries
Grind. Pulse to break up, then process continuously
to desired consistency.
Coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, sesame, poppy, and juniper
berries.
Shallots
Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop to desired
consistency.
Peel first; cut into quarters, or pieces no larger than 18 mil-
limetre.
Vegetables, cooked
Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop, then process
continuously until desired consistency is reached.
Cook vegetables until tender. Process to a smooth purée for
baby food or sauces; may need to add liquid for consistency.
*Surface scratches that may occur will not impair the function of the Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper/Grinder. You may want to consider purchasing a second work bowl specifically for these tasks.
