Food
Operation/Technique
Chop. Pulse to break up, then
Ginger root, fresh
process continuously on Chop
to reach desired consistency.
Green onions,
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired
scallions
consistency.
Herbs, fresh
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired
consistency.
Horseradish
Chop.
Leeks
Chop.
Meats
Chop. Pulse to chop, or process
continuously to purée (add liquid
as needed).
Mushrooms
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired
consistency.
Nuts
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired
consistency.
Olives
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired
consistency.
Onions
Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop
to desired size.
Peppercorns
Grind. Pulse first, then process con-
tinuously until desired consistency.
Peppers, fresh
Chop. Pulse to chop to desired
consistency.
Seeds, dried berries
Grind. Pulse to break up, then process
continuously to desired consistency.
Shallots
Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop to
desired consistency.
Vegetables, cooked
Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop, then
process continuously until desired
consistency is reached.
Comments/Notes
½
Peel first; cut into
-inch pieces or slices. Scrape work bowl sides and bottom as needed. Up to
4 ounces.
Trim and cut into
3/4
-inch pieces.
Rinse and dry completely. Remove leaves from stems to chop.
½
Peel first. Cut into
-inch pieces. Process up to 4 ounces at a time.
Trim off root end and tough outer skin. Wash thoroughly to remove sand and grit; dry completely.
Cut into
½
-inch pieces.
Uncooked meats should be cold, but not frozen; cut up to 4 ounces into
of gristle and soft fat; some hard fat may remain. Cooked meats can be cold or warm; cut up to
½
4 ounces into
-inch pieces. Add liquid (water, broth or from cooking) as needed to process to
purée consistency.
Choose firm, fresh mushrooms. Cut into quarters or even-sized pieces, no larger than
Toast nuts first for maximum flavor. Allow to cool completely before chopping. Up to ½ cup.
Use only pitted olives. Drain well for best results.
Peel; cut into
3/4
-inch or smaller pieces of similar size.
Combine peppercorns with dried herbs or spices or coarse salt to create rubs and seasonings.
Hard peppercorns may scratch work bowl and lid.
½
Core, seed and cut into
-inch pieces. Do not overprocess.
Coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, sesame, poppy, and juniper berries.
Peel first; cut into quarters, or pieces no larger than
Cook vegetables until tender. Process to a smooth purée for baby food or sauces; may need to add
liquid for consistency.
10
½
-inch pieces, trimmed
3/4
3/4
-inch.
inch.