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.

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CH-4 specifications

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