subject: Hand Operated Food Processor: Uses And Applications [print this page] The article deals with the applications of food processor and how to use it.
A food processor is one of the electrical kitchen gadgets which has many operations and is of multipurpose use. Today when everything is growing very fast, the kitchen appliances are also not behind. There are regular inventions for making the kitchen work easier, simpler and in minimum time. Everybody wants their kitchen to be the best and accomplished with all modern appliances. A person naturally wishes that the appliance which he/she would use should be compact and of multipurpose use then the food processor can fulfil your requirement. A food processor is a Innovative kitchen gadgets which is similar to a blender but has different kinds of blades which perform different functions and hence this is a multipurpose product. The food processor, like a blender does not need any amount of water for its functioning. This is one of the specialities of the food processor so it can be used for all kinds of thing whether solid, semi solid or liquid.
The idea of a food processor was developed in France and earlier it was used for catering purpose but now its in compact size has enabled it to operate easily in your home.
The food processor is used for various purposes like:
Cutting and chopping fruits and vegetables.
Grating vegetables fruits, vegetables and cheese.
It is used for grinding purpose like grinding of nuts, spices and seeds. Meat can be nicely done.
It is used for making puree for the gravy of your dishes.
The very important and special operation of food processor ids that it also makes the dough correctly for cakes and pastries etc.
There are different types of processors available in the market. They are in different sizes. You can purchase them according to your need. For example there is a food processor with 14 cups and there is another one is with 9 cups. Then there are also mini food processors. It is a device which should be handled very carefully and safely as it has different sharp blades which can cut your finger if you are not careful while operating this, so handle with care. There are some instructions given below to use a food processor:
First of all selection of blade should be done according to the need.
Close the lid tightly and start the processor.
Fill the processor with the food up to the mark shown and not more then that otherwise the food will drop outside if it is overfilled.
Mix the food with the plastic pusher and not by any other thing.
Your food processor can be used for chopping vegetables nuts, making sauces, baby food etc.
You can also chop peanuts and also make peanut butter.
Grating cheese with the food processor for your pizzas, pasta etc is also a great option and in less time.
Cutting meat in equal pieces is also possible with the food processor.
I hope the above instructions will help you use your processor in an efficient way.