KitchenAid KFP1133 manual Using the multipurpose blade

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Using the multipur_pose blade

To chop fr_esh fr_uits or_ vegetables:

Peel, core, and/or remove seeds. Cut food in 1 to 11/2-inch (2.5-

3.75cm) pieces. Process food

to desired size, using Low speed. Scrape sides of bowl, if necessary.

To pur_ee cooked fr_uits and vegetables (except potatoes):

Add 1/4 cup (60 ml) liquid from recipe per cup (235 ml) of food. Process food, using short pulses, until finely chopped. Then process continuously until reaching desired texture. Scrape sides of bowl, if necessary.

To pr_epar_e mashed potatoes:

Shred hot cooked potatoes using the shredding disc. Exchange shredding disc for multipurpose blade. Add softened butter, milk, and seasonings. Pulse 3 to 4 times,

2 to 3 seconds each time, until smooth and milk is absorbed. Do not over process.

To chop dr_ied (or_ sticky) fr_uits:

The food should be cold. Add 1/4 cup (60 ml) flour from recipe per 1/2 cup

(120 ml) dried fruit. Process fruit, using short pulses, until reaching desired texture.

To finely chop citrus peel:

With sharp knife, peel colored portion (without white membrane) from citrus. Cut peel in small strips. Process until finely chopped.

To mince gar_lic or_ to chop fr_esh her_bs or_ small quantities of vegetables:

With processor running, add food through the feed tube. Process until chopped. For best results, make sure work bowl and herbs are very dry before chopping.

To chop nuts or_ make nut butter_s:

Process up to 3 cups (710 ml) of nuts to desired texture, using short pulses, 1 to

2 seconds each time. For a coarser texture, process smaller batches, pulsing 1 or

2 times, 1 to 2 seconds each time. Pulse more often for finer texture. For nut butters, process continuously until smooth. Store

in refrigerator.

NOTE: Processing nuts and other hard foods may scratch the surface finish on the inside of the bowl.

To chop cooked or_ r_aw meat, poultr_y, or_ seafood:

The food should be very cold. Cut in

1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Process up to

1 pound (455 g) at a time to desired size, using short pulses, 1 to 2 seconds each time. Scrape sides of bowl, if necessary.

To make br_ead, cookie, or_ cr_acker_ cr_umbs:

Break food into 11/2 to 2-inch (3.75-5 cm) pieces. Process until fine. For larger pieces, pulse 2 to 3 times, 1 to 2 seconds each time. Then process until fine.

To melt chocolate in a r_ecipe:

Combine chocolate and sugar from recipe in work bowl. Process until finely chopped. Heat liquid from recipe. With processor running, pour hot liquid through the feed tube. Process until smooth.

To gr_ate har_d cheeses, such as Par_mesan and Romano:

Never attempt to process cheese that cannot be pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. You can use the multi-purpose blade to grate hard cheeses. Cut cheese in 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Place in work bowl. Process, using short pulses, until coarsely chopped. Process continuously until finely grated. Pieces of cheese can also be added through the feed tube while the processor is running.

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