RECIPES USING THE BLENDER - SAUCES
Pesto
Ingredients
1 bunch basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
125g (4oz) pine nuts 125ml (4 fl oz) olive oil
60g (2oz) grated parmesan cheese
Method
1.Place all ingredients into blender jug.
2.Select speed 2/CHOP and blend until smooth.
3.Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Chill until ready to use. Serve with toasted Turkish bread.
Mayonnaise
Ingredients
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
Salt and white pepper, to taste ½ cup (125ml) vegetable oil
Method
1.Place egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper into blender jug.
2.Select speed 1/MIX and blend for
3.With blender running on speed 3/ BLEND, slowly pour oil through the inner measuring lid. Blend until mixture thickens. This should take about 1 minute.
Mayonnaise variations:
Raspberry: replace 1 tablespoon vinegar with 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar.
Garlic: add 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped to the egg yolk mixture.
Herb: add ½ cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as basil, chives, parsley, thyme) to the prepared mayonnaise.
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