Food Operation/Technique Comments/Notes | Cuisinart CH-4 specification

Food	Operation/Technique	Comments/Notes

Ginger root, fresh	Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously	Peel first; cut into ½-inch pieces or slices. Scrape work bowl
	to reach desired consistency.	sides and bottom as needed. Process up to 4 ounces at a
		time.

Green onions, scallions	Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.	Trim and cut into ¾-inch 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 ½-inch pieces. Process up to 4 ounces
		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 ½-inch pieces.

Meats	Chop. Pulse to chop, or process continuously	Uncooked meats should be cold, but not frozen; cut up to
	to purée (add liquid as needed).	8 ounces into ½-inch pieces, trimmed of gristle and soft
		fat; some hard fat may remain. Cooked meats can be cold
		or warm; cut up to 8 ounces into ½-inch 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 ¾ inch.

Nuts	Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Or	Toast nuts first for maximum flavor. Allow to cool completely
	Grind. Pulse first then process continuously until	before chopping. Process up to 1 cup at a time.
	desired consistency.

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 ¾-inch or smaller pieces of similar size.

Peppercorns	Grind. Pulse first, then process continuously until	Combine peppercorns with dried herbs or spices or coarse salt
	desired consistency.	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 ½-inch pieces. Do not overprocess.

Seeds, dried berries	Grind. Pulse to break up, then process continuously	Coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, sesame, poppy, and juniper
	to desired consistency.	berries.

Shallots	Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop to desired	Peel first; cut into quarters, or pieces no larger than ¾-inch.
	consistency.

Vegetables, cooked	Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop, then process	Cook vegetables until tender. Process to a smooth purée for
	continuously until desired consistency is reached.	baby food or sauces; may need to add liquid for consistency.
		Fill work bowl up to ²∕³ of the way full.

*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.