Basic Food Processing Techniques
CHOPPING WITH THE QUAD
®
PROCESSING BLADE
The Quad
®
processing blade chops raw and
cooked food to the consistency required, from
coarsely chopped to minced. For many large
processing tasks, the four blades will reduce
the processing time needed to achieve the
desired results. The result depends on the type
of food and how long the food is processed.
Always remember to place the Quad
®
processing blade into the processing bowl
before adding the food.
To avoid over-processing check the
consistency frequently when the food
being chopped requires a coarse or thick
texture. If necessary, press the OFF button,
unlock the lid and use the spatula to scrape
down the sides of the bowl to ensure even
processing.
Raw vegetables, fruit and cooked
meats
Trim and cut food into 2.5cm cubes. Process
no more than 2 cups at a time using the Pulse
button at 1-2 second intervals until chopped to
desired size or consistency.
Spanish onion wedges Chopped Spanish onion
Raw meat, chicken and fish
Trim and cut food into 2.5cm cubes. Ensure
all bones are removed. Chill well until firm
as this will help the processing blade to cut
through the food more readily. Process no more
than 2 cups at a time using the ON button
until chopped or minced to desired size or
consistency.
Cubed beef Minced beef
Garlic, chilli and ginger
For garlic, peel cloves and leave whole. For
chilli, leave whole (remove seeds for milder
chilli). For ginger, peel and cut into 2.5cm
cubes. Process until chopped to desired
consistency. Store chopped garlic or chilli
mixed with a little oil in an airtight container in
refrigerator for up to 1 week. Mix ginger with a
little sherry. If adding garlic, chilli or ginger to
other ingredients, drop whole pieces down food
chute while motor is running.
Whole chillies Chopped chillies
