Dips, Sauces, Dressing and Curry pastes

PESTO

Makes 1 cup

1 bunch basil leaves, roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

2 tablespoons lemon juice

100g pine nuts

½ cup / 125ml olive oil

60g grated Parmesan cheese

1.Place all ingredients into blender jug, select the Blend function and blend until smooth.

2.Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Chill until ready to use.

Serve with toasted Turkish bread.

MAYONNAISE

Makes approximately ½ cup

2 egg yolks

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 tablespoon vinegar

Salt and white pepper, to taste ½ cup /125ml vegetable oil

1.Place egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper into blender jug and blend for 10-15 seconds using the blend function until light and fluffy.

2.Unlock the clear inner lid of the blender lid and hold at an angle (to avoid splatter) then with the blender operating on the Blend function, slowly pour oil through the opening. Continue to blend until mixture thickens. This should take about 1 minute.

Mayonnaise variations:

HERB DRESSING

Makes approximately ¾ cup

1 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (parsley, coriander, mint, chives, rosemary, basil)

1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed ½ cup / 125ml olive oil

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1.Place herbs and garlic into the blender jug and use the Pulse function until finely chopped and combined. Scrape sides of jug with a plastic spatula.

2.Unlock the clear inner lid of the blender lid and hold at an angle (to avoid splatter) then with the blender operating on the Blend function, slowly pour oil and vinegar through the opening. This should take about 1 minute.

Serve with lamb, chicken, fish

SPICY PEACH SAUCE

Make 1½ cups

410g canned sliced peaches, drained

1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 small red chilli, chopped

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons sweet sherry

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1.Place all ingredients into the blender jug, select the Pulse function and pulse until finely chopped

Serve with poultry or pork

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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BBL550 specifications

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