Food

Operation/Technique

Comments/Notes

 

 

 

Gingerroot, fresh

Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously

Peel first; cut into 12 millimetre pieces or slices. Scrape work

 

to reach desired consistency.

bowl sides and bottom as needed. Process up to 120 grams

 

 

at a time.

 

 

 

Green onions, scallions

Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.

Trim and cut into 18 millimetre 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 12 millimetre pieces. Process up to 120

 

 

grams 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 12 millimetre

 

 

pieces.

 

 

 

Meats

Chop. Pulse to chop, or process continuously

Uncooked meats should be cold, but not frozen; cut up to 240

 

to purée (add liquid as needed).

grams into 12 millimetre pieces, trimmed of gristle and soft

 

 

fat; some hard fat may remain. Cooked meats can be cold

 

 

or warm; cut up to 240 grams into 12 millimetre 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 18 millimetre .

 

 

 

Nuts

Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Or

Toast nuts first for maximum flavour. 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 18 millimetre 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 12 millimetre pieces. Do not overpro-

 

 

cess.

 

 

 

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 18 mil-

 

consistency.

limetre.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

*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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Cuisinart CH-4A manual Food Operation/Technique Comments/Notes

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