FOOD PROCESSING AT A GLANCE
For more information about preparation of food and how to process, refer to basic processing techniques.
For specific recipes, refer to the recipe section.
NOTE
The food processor is very powerful and recommended using PULSE function where possible as to avoid over chopping or whipping.
FOOD | BLADE TYPE (Dough/ | ADJUSTABLE SLICING | RECOMMENDED |
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Avocado | Quad or mini | 2 – 5 |
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| Use: Guacamole |
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Asparagus (cooked) | Quad or mini |
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| Use: Asparagus Dip |
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Beetroot |
| 2 – 5 | Shredding Use: Salad |
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Broccoli (cooked) | Quad |
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| Use: Broccoli Soup |
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Cabbage |
| Thin | Shredding Use: Salad |
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| Use: Accompaniment |
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Carrot | Quad or mini | 0 – 5 | Shredding Use: Salad |
| Use: Vegetable Soup |
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Cauliflower (cooked) | Quad or mini |
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| Use: Cauliflower Soup |
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Celery | Quad or mini | Thin |
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| Use: Vegetable Soup | Use: Salad |
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Chilli | Quad or mini |
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| Use: Seasoning |
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Eggplant | Quad or mini | 2 – 5 | Shred or Julienne |
| Use: Accompaniment, soups | Use: Grilled eggplant | Use: Accompaniment to |
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Garlic | Quad or mini |
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| Use: Seasoning |
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Ginger | Quad or mini |
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| Use: Seasoning |
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Herbs | Quad or mini |
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| Use: Seasoning pesto |
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Leeks | Quad or mini |
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| Use: Cooked for soups | Use: Vegetable Soup |
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Lettuce |
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| Use: Salad |
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Mushrooms (raw) | Quad or mini |
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| Use: Vegetable Soup | soup, mushroom sauce, |
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