How to use the blender, immersion and stationary

Blender - a necessary thing in every kitchen. Now the preparation of cocktails, smoothies and diet simply beautiful food for your favorite household has become commonplace.

Thanks to this device you can every day to please the family tasty and good food. It remains to understand how to use this technique to get as many useful benefits.

What is Blender

Blender - the appliance allows you to mix like a mixer and milled as a food processor.

There are two types of blenders - stationary and drowned. they are mainly used for grinding food, whipping cocktails, mousses, pureeing. Some models can even chop ice. Some configurations have additional attachments that allows you to perform many functions.

How to use an immersion blender

This unit allows you to keep under control the entire cooking process. A great advantage is the mobility of its use.

It allows the use of any capacity for work and different kinds of products. They should not grind nuts, coffee and ice. If the need is still there - pour a little water on the bottom of the bowl.

Very often, the kit includes a special deep bowl, but you can take and another container. The main thing to remember that the bowl should be deep, otherwise it is likely that you will smudge the whole kitchen spray flying.

For this type of blender there are a few rules:

• grind solid foods only in small portions;
• products loaded into the blender, should cover the lower part of the leg with a cutting end;
• mulled fruit seedless;
• Working with large portions of food, do short breaks in work;
• Wash well after use nozzle in the water, to prevent drying of pieces of food;
• it is not necessary to prepare the mashed potatoes in a blender. Yes, it will look very appetizing, but in fact the taste is not so pleasant.

Nozzles for hand blender

More often than not complete, there are two standard types of nozzles - chopper, the main nozzle and least likely - whisk. It is used for liquid products and for whipping creams and eggs, effect of it is not the same as on the mixer, whip the batter but it is possible.

Flowing - represents the capacitance of the blade, using grinding seeds, nuts, and other solid products. The main nozzle is located on the leg, it can be used to grind the fruit, vegetables and meat. More expensive models may have nozzles for cutting.

How to use the stationary blender

Stationary blender - container made of plastic or glass, standing on a pedestal. Inside the blender bowl is a chopper.

It requires specially designated areas in the kitchen, and it has definitely need to put the exact amount of product that is listed on the pan. It has a tight-fitting lid, so work with it easy and a pleasure.

Before you can use all the necessary ingredients should be cut into small cubes. Then fill the bowl, close the lid and press the button.

A few rules on the use of stationary blender:

• Under the lid should remain free space at least 2 cm. This is necessary to avoid overheating of the motor.
• Do not lay in a bowl of hot products.
• All ingredients should be finely chopped.
• You should not run the machine idle, it can lead to failure in the mechanism.

accident prevention

When used as a manual and a stationary main thing is not to forget about safety. When used improperly, can seriously injure a limb.

• Sam blender and its accessories should be stored in sheltered from the reach of children.
• Do not leave the included in the socket the appliance unattended.
• Inspect power cords, check their status.
• When damage or disassemble the blender yourself. Its repair should be left to professionals.
• Keep the unit away from stoves and other heat sources.
• In any case, do not allow moisture on the motor housing.
• To a stop device, cover with capacity not shoot.
• Be careful and attentive while washing knives. They do not need to wipe, let dry themselves.

Don'ts

Immersion blender should be used for short periods. If you want to grind a large number of products, it is necessary to make small breaks during working hours. It is impossible to grind products having a solid structure and those of which the liquid is released.

Not allowed bachelor launch the product, as this may cause damage. Stationary blender also can not grind hot products. Appliances having small power can not cope with crushed ice and fresh herbs.

Products must be cleaned and cut into small pieces, it is usually important for any type of blender. Technique simply can not cope with the large pieces.

After work it is necessary to wash out immediately. remaining food can lead to malfunction of the equipment. Nozzles can be washed in the sink or in the washing machine. Remove them should be only after complete drying. Wash "step" immersion blender is not necessary, simply wipe with a cloth or towel.

Observing all the rules of use, you will get a great kitchen assistant, which will greatly save your time. Especially it will be useful for young mothers who want to pamper their baby a freshly prepared meal.