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From making batches of purees for soups and gravies to survive a long week to trying out gourmet recipes, a hand blender is an impeccable kitchen appliance for pureeing. Also known as an immersion or stick blender, Usha’s hand blender can make pureeing faster, safer, and smoother.
While the process of adding ingredients into a container and pressing the button till smooth sounds easy, getting the perfect puree requires precision. All you need to do is follow these steps and get an even puree without making a mess in your kitchen. So, whether you are a beginner or professional chef, here are some handy tips you can come back to while using a blender for pureeing.
Go Through The Manual
The first most important step to use Usha’s hand blender effectively is to familiarise yourself with the kitchen gadget. Read the manual to get familiar with the detachable blending shaft, the motor controls, attachments, and speed settings. Once you know all the settings, motions, and speeds, you’ll be able to nail all purees.
Chop The Ingredients
Once you have familiarised yourself with the hand blender, the next step for pureeing is chopping the ingredients. To avoid straining the blades of the blender, you can chop the ingredients like carrots, tomatoes, onions, and so on, into small pieces. This quick step can help you get a puree faster with a much smoother consistency.
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Pick A Tall Container
After the ingredients are chopped, pick a tall container which has a narrow mouth. Since blending always comes with the risk of splashing, as the container will not have a lid, it is recommended that you carefully choose the jar. A container with a narrow mouth will keep the ingredients together. Also, make sure you are not completely filling the container to avoid the puree from spilling or splashing.
Processing Speed
The processing speed greatly impacts the consistency of your puree. For example, if you’re blending tomatoes for a puree, if processed on high speed, you might get an inconsistent mixture of large chunks and runny tomatoes in the same container. So, it’s best to spend an extra five minutes with your Usha’s hand blender and avoid irregular processing.
Move The Handle
While whipping cream, you might move the hand blender in a circular motion. However, when making a puree with Usha’s hand blender, you need to pump in an up-and-down motion. This helps to bring the processed ingredients at the bottom of the container to rise upwards and the chunks to move towards the blade, thus giving you a smoother consistency.
