Dualit Mini Chopper 310306 User manual

MINI CHOPPER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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GETTING STARTED
PULSE CONTROL
CHOPPING
GRINDING
DRIZZLE HOLES
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
SSEERRVVIICCIINNGG.............................
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
TROUBLESHOOTING
UK AFTER SALES SERVICE
COOK BOOK........................................................................
DAILY USES FOR THE CHOPPER
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TOFU DIP
HUMMUS STYLE DIP
HOT BEAN CREAM
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CONTENTS
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CRUNCHY CRUMBS
FISH WITH A HERB CRUST
LAMB WITH A MUSTARD CRUST
SSAAUUCCEESS........................................................................................
BASIL PESTO SAUCE
CREAMY SALAD DRESSING
VVEEGGEETTAABBLLEESS..........................................................................
ROOT MASH
ONION, POTATO & PARSLEY SOUP
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FRESH THAI GREEN CURRY PASTE
THAI GREEN CURRY
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PARMESAN WAFERS
CRANBERRY & ALMOND BISCUITS
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MANGO & YOGURT SMOOTHIE
CHOCOLATE PARFAIT
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Thank you for purchasing the Dualit
mini chopper. With its sharp blades
and 500ml capacity, it is neat and
handy for chopping vegetables,
making breadcrumbs, grinding nuts
and grating cheese. It is also great for
making curry pastes and sauces,
blending mini-soups and mashing
tasty root vegetables. This booklet
contains a variety of recipe ideas.
Try them, and of course, adapt and
add your own favourite ingredients.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THE MINI
CHOPPER. KEEP SAFE FOR
FURTHER REFERENCE.
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cclleeaanniinngg..To unplug, grasp plug
and pull from electrical outer.
Never pull the cord
• Do not let cord hang over edge
of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove
• Do not operate any appliance:
with a damaged cord or plug,
Do not operate the appliance if it
malfunctions, has been dropped
or damaged in any manner.
Call Dualit customer service for
returns information
• The use of attachments not
recommended or sold by Dualit
may cause fire, electric shock or
injury
THE DUALIT MINI CHOPPER
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Always follow these safety
precautions when using this mini
chopper to avoid personal injury
or damage to the appliance. The
blades are sharp, so handle with
care
• Never leave the mini chopper
unattended when switched on.
The blade is sharp, so supervision
is necessary if the mini chopper is
being used near children, or by
anyone with a disability that
might make it difficult to use
• This appliance is designed to
operate with an AC power supply.
Make sure that the network
voltage corresponds to that
shown on the chopper’s rating
plate on the base
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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• Never use a plug without the fuse
cover fitted. Ensure the new fuse is
the same current value as original
• Replacement fuses are available
from Dualit and should be
approved to BS 1362
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SAVE INSTRUCTIONS
• Before using, check that there are
no foreign objects, other than
food inside chopper bowl
• Avoid touching moving parts. A
scraper may be used; but only
when the unit is not running
• Do not over fill the bowl as the
ingredients need room to move
around. Two thirds full is the
maximum for soft and juicy
ingredients. For dry ingredients,
such as onion or breadcrumbs,
half full is recommended
• To protect against risk of shock,
do not submerge the motor
housing, cord or plug in water or
other liquids
• The mini chopper works in
seconds. Never process for
extended periods
• Do not process hot liquids.
• Do not operate the mini chopper
without food contents in bowl
PARTS & CONTROLS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Ensure the chopper bowl is
securely locked in place before
operating the appliance. Do not
attempt to remove bowl lid until
blades have come to a complete
stop
• Keep hands and utensils out of
chopper bowl while blending to
reduce risk of severe injury to the
user or the appliance
• Always operate with lid in place.
• This appliance must be supervised
when is use, it is not suitable for
use by children
• Do not use outdoors or in damp
areas
• Do not attempt to force the bowl
lid interlock mechanism, as
serious injury may result
• NOTE: Any plug cut from power
supply cord should be disposed of
immediately. inserting any cut off
plug into a 13A socket-outlet is
hazardous
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USING YOUR MINI CHOPPERPARTS & CONTROLS
GETTING STARTED
The following section will explain
how to get the most out of your mini
chopper. Please follow the
instructions carefully.
• Wash chopper bowl, chopper lid
and chopper blades with warm,
soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly
• Put the blade attachment in first.
It sits at the bottom of the bowl.
Treat the blades with respect -
they are sharp!
• Seal the chopper bowl by putting
on the lid - from left to right.
Engage the locking position first,
on the left, with its three little
plastic uprights, then push down
on the right which has a small
protruding ledge
• Once the lid is on, and only then,
gently slide the bowl into position
on the base, engaging it securely
before switching on. Do not force
NNoottee::Your mini chopper is equipped
with a safety feature, where the
blades will not operate unless the
chopper lid and chopper bowl are
correctly engaged.
• To release the bowl from the
base, press the button on the side
with the cable and pull the bowl
away from the left
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• Add food ingredients to the
chopper bowl, distributing them
evenly with a spatula
When chopping, pre-cut the
larger parts of food into pieces of
even size, approximately 1.0 to
1.5cm (half inch to ¾ inch)
• If working with hot ingredients,
take care not to put your hands
over the little holes in the lid.
The steam needs to escape and
can be hot
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The “Low” pulse button should also
be used for grinding. Products such as
coffee beans, dry fruits, seeds, hard
cheeses and chocolate can be ground
effortlessly in the chopper.
• Use short pulses for a longer
period of time
• The grinding time for preparing
seeds or ground coffee will always
depend on personal taste but 20
to 40 seconds is normally enough.
You can add liquids holes into the
bowl while the appliance is running.
This is useful when making dressings,
mayonnaise or dips requiring oils or
flavourings to be mixed in.
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• Now plug in the unit, the mini
chopper is ready for use
• There are two speeds on the
rocker switch: one bar is for slow
speed, and two bars for a faster
speed which is suitable for softer
ingredients. For runny
and hard ingredients
use the slower speed.
Press the rocker switch
with one hand, and
hold the mini chopper
with the other,
especially when
chopping solids,
e.g. chocolate
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CHOPPING
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GRINDING
Low
High
USING YOUR MINI CHOPPER
PULSE CONTROL
The “Low” and “High” pulse buttons
are used for chopping, pureeing and
mixing foods.
• Ensure that the chopper bowl,
blade and lid are in proper
position
• This function is also excellent for
chopping soft foods like herbs,
celery, onions, garlic, sauces and
preparing salad dressing
• Normally, 2 or 3 pulses are
enough for chopping. Several
pulse actions will help the food to
drop to the bottom for a better
chop
• Check the food frequently to
prevent over processing
• Make sure that the chopping
bowl, blade and bowl lid are in
proper position.
See our recipes section starting on
page 9 for ideas and inspiration.
DRIZZLE HOLES
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• We recommend using one hand
to hold the unit during operation.
•Never use the mini chopper
continuously for more than 1
minute at a time. After 1
minute, unplug and let the unit
rest for 5 minutes
• The bowl is made of a high
quality Lexan. However it may
become scratched when you use
it for grinding dry fruits, beans, or
some herbs. These scratches will
not affect the performance or the
hygiene of the bowl
• Before chopping nuts, herbs or
breadcrumbs , ensure that the
bowl, lid and blade are dry
• When processing food for babies
or young children, always check
the ingredients are thoroughly
blended before feeding
• Secure the lid before attaching
the bowl to the base
• Put the blade in first, before the
food. Remove the blade before
emptying out the food
• Do not over fill the bowl. Two
thirds full is the reccomended
maximum for soft and juicy
ingredients. For dry ingredients,
such as onion or breadcrumbs,
half full is recommended
• Always switch off the machine
and remove the bowl before
taking off the lid
• Allow hot ingredients to cool
slightly before putting in the mini
chopper bowl
• If the mix sticks to the sides of the
bowl, stop the chopper from time
to time, and scrape down the
sides with a rubber spatula
• When drizzling oil in through the
holes in the lid, do it slowly to
prevent oil escaping down the
sides of the bowl, which will
make it slippery
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Always switch off and unplug
before cleaning. Disassemble the
chopper bowl from the main unit
• We recommend washing the
chopper bowl, lid and blades
immediately after each use with
warm soapy water. Rinse
all parts and dry.
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• Wipe the main unit with a damp
cloth. Dry it immediately. Never
immerse the main unit in water
or other liquids
• Some foods may discolour the
plastic. This is normal and will not
harm the plastic or affect the
flavour of your food.
• Rub with a cloth dipped in
vegetable oil to remove
discolouration on bowl
If treated with care, your mini
chopper will last for years and years.
USING YOUR MINI CHOPPER SERVICING
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If your mini chopper fails within one
year from date of purchase, we will
repair or replace it free of charge
provided:
• You have not misused, neglected
or damaged it
• It has not been modified
• You supply your receipt to with
date of purchase
The guarantee does not affect your
statutory rights.
If over one year, contact Dualit for
recommended repair agents.
Further advice on using your Dualit
mini chopper and other products in
the Dualit range is available from:
Dualit Customer Careline on
++4444(0) 1293 652 500
Alternatively email your enquiry to
[email protected].
UK AFTER-SALES SERVICE
When the unit is not in use, leave it
unplugged. Store in an appliance
garage if available
Keep the chopper blades out of reach
from children.
1. The motor does not start
or blade does not rotate.
aa))Check that plug is securely
inserted into the mains
bb))Check the bowl and lid are both
securely locked in place
2. Food is unevenly chopped.
aa))Try using smaller evenly cut
pieces and use less in the bowl
3. Food is chopped too fine or
is watery.
aa))The food has been over chopped.
Use short pulses for less time
4. Food gets stuck to the blade.
aa))The bowl may be overfilled. Use a
spatula to remove from blades
and re-distribute food in centre of
the bowl and retry until
sufficiently chopped
bb))The food may not be suitable for
chopping
5. The bowl lid is not locking
correctly.
aa))Make sure that the bowl lid and
the lip on the bowl are correctly
aligned, then push down to lock
into the bowl release mechanism
TROUBLESHOOTING
STORAGE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SERVICING
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MINI CHOPPER
COOK BOOK
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•Chop nuts..With knife and
board this is a slow process and
can result in nut pieces all over
the kitchen
The mini chopper makes this a
simple and tidy process. Use nuts
without their skins, and make sure
they are fresh as stale nuts taste
bitter
To intensify their flavour and
crunchiness, toast them in a
hot oven 180C/350F/M4 for
about 10 minutes, watching
carefully
Half fill the bowl and give short,
sharp whizzes to grind the nuts to
the desired fineness. If using for a
recipe that includes flour, put
some in with the nuts. This
prevents them from becoming
oily and chops them more evenly
Sprinkle over desserts and cakes,
add to stuffings and to savoury
toppings for vegetarian bakes
Your Dualit mini chopper is a useful
cooking aid and effortlessly takes care
of many boring and messy chores.
You can produce those little extras in
moments that can make plain food
into something special.
•Chop onions and garlic finely
by putting chunks into the
chopper and whizzing - no smelly
fingers!
•Grate cheeses in moments,
ready for adding to sauces or
sprinkling over baked dishes
Nothing is easier than grating
hard Parmesan cheese finely in
the mini chopper
150g (5oz) Parmesan cheese
makes a useful quantity
Cut off any rind and grate a few
chunks of cheese at a time, then
store in a tightly sealed container
and use straight from the freezer
DAILY USES FOR YOUR DUALIT MINI CHOPPER
•Produce vegetable purées –
for both babies and sophisticated
grown ups
Simply whiz up cooked
ingredients
Puréed root vegetables make a
change from serving chunks –
add butter and/or milk, herbs,
spices, salt and pepper
•Make fresh breadcrumbs in
moments. White breadcrumbs
produce the fluffiest crumbs, but
use brown bread if you prefer
Cut the crusts from the bread
(slightly stale is best) and cut
into cubes
Half fill the mini chopper
Whiz to make the crumbs
Make in batches, tipping them
out into a plastic bag to store in
the freezer
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DAILY USES FOR YOUR DUALIT MINI CHOPPER
•Impress with a fresh, red
fruit sauce for ice cream and
many desserts
Whiz up a punnet of fresh
(NOT frozen) raspberries or
strawberries with a tablespoon of
icing sugar and a squeeze of
lemon juice, until smooth
Taste, add more sugar or lemon
juice if necessary, and whiz
quickly again
If using raspberries, rub the sauce
through a sieve with the back of a
spoon to remove the tiny seeds
Serve within the day
••Make quick, creamy soups..
The mini chopper is enormously
helpful in making soups
First it chops the prepared
vegetables; later it is used to
make the soup smooth and
creamy – you don’t need cream
to make a cream soup if you have
a mini chopper!
Nourishing, healthy soups can be
made from cooked parsnip and
apples, tomatoes, carrots and
onions, or soft squashes like
pumpkin, butternut and
courgettes
Use flavourings such a dash of
curry powder, fresh ginger,
cumin, or sprigs of thyme to ring
the changes
(See soup recipe, page 17)
•Chop fresh herbs – no mess.
Take a large fistful of soft herbs
and whiz for a second on high
speed, scrape down the sides of
the bowl and whiz again for a
second on slow speed
•Knock up a smoothie. A
smoothie is a terrific and healthy
pick-me-up at any time of the
day, and fruit which is just past
its best can be used
A smoothie is made in moments
with your mini chopper. Most
soft fruits are suitable, peeled and
roughly cut into chunks and
whizzed together
Stir into cereal for a nutritious
breakfast
To make a smoothiedrink, pour
mixture into a glass and add
milk, yogurt and/or fruit juice to
the required consistency. (For a
smoothie dessert see recipe,
page 21)
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VEGETARIAN DIPS AND CREAMS
• Using a sieve, wash the chickpeas
in warm water, then pat dry with
kitchen paper. Place in the mini
chopper with the garlic and most
of the lemon juice and whiz,
using top speed
• Dribble in a little olive oil through
the holes in the lid. Adding a
tablespoon or two of hot water
will prevent the mixture from
separating. Add salt and pepper
to taste, and more lemon juice if
required
• Spoon into a pretty dish, dribble
on little olive oil and sprinkle with
paprika. Using scissors, snip the
parsley over the top
• Serve with pitta bread, cos lettuce
spears, tomato wedges and
cucumber sticks
• If using chives, snip them with
scissors and stir in. Add salt and
pepper to taste
• Pile into a little bowl and trickle
some olive oil over the top. Serve
with celery sticks or rice crackers
This nutritious dip is made in
minutes, from cupboard ingredients
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HUMMUS STYLE DIP
...HUMMUS STYLE DIP
TOFU DIP
A quickly prepared – and healthy –
dip to serve with drinks or as a
summer starter.
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• Drain the tofu and cut into large
cubes. Place in the mini chopper
with the mustard, parsley and
any soft herbs (except chives)
• Whiz at top speed to blend to a
chunky cream, scrape down sides
of the bowl from time to time
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VEGETARIAN DIPS AND CREAMS
Fish or chicken in golden crunchy
crumbs. A coating of breadcrumbs
keeps the flavour and juices in, and
makes a crispy crust to bite on.
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• Spread out the breadcrumbs and
flour (separately) on two dinner
plates. Beat the egg with the salt
and pour onto another plate
• Stir in the beans. Put the mixture
in the mini chopper and whiz
until smooth
• You may need to make this in
two batches. Add plenty of salt
and pepper to taste
• Re-heat the mixture gently in the
pan and serve with traditional
roasts
CRUNCHY CRUMBS (serves four)HOT BEAN CREAM (serves four to six)
An unusual side dish for traditional
British roast lamb or pork.
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• Rinse the beans in a sieve in
warm water and pat dry
• Chop the onion and rosemary
leaves in the mini chopper. Heat
olive oil in a pan and add the
mixture and soften by cooking
gently for 10 minutes
BREAD COATINGS
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• One by one, roll the chicken
breasts or fish in the flour and
then pat off as much as you can,
leaving the finest layer
• Roll in the egg, and finally place
in the bed of crumbs, rolling
lightly, patting and pressing, so
the pieces are well and evenly
coated
• Heat the oil in frying pan, cook
and gently sizzle on both sides,
until they are cooked through,
then drain on crumpled paper
towel. The chicken breasts will
take 10-12 minutes
• Fish requires about 8 minutes,
and is ready when it flakes cleanly
if prodded with a fork.
This gorgeous crust prevents the fish
from drying out, and makes the meal
more substantial.
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• Place the crumbs, herbs and a
knob of butter in the mini
chopper and whiz until the
mixture goes green. Add salt and
pepper to taste
...CRUNCHY CRUMBS FILLET OF FISH WITH A HERB CRUST (serves four)
BREADCRUMB COATINGS
• Pat the fish dry with kitchen
paper, dust with flour
• Fry the fish for 2-3 minutes each
side in the oil and remaining
butter. press herb topping over
fish, one side only
• Place at the top of a hot oven,
220C/425F/M7, or under a
preheated grill, until the crust
starts to colour
• Serve straight away
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The fat covering is removed from the
lamb, and replaced by a protective,
tasty crust.
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llaammbb,,rreeaaddyyttooeeaat
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• Preheat the oven to
220C/425F/M7
• Place the crumbs, herbs, salt and
pepper in the mini chopper and
whiz to combine
• Add the butter and mustard and
whiz again. Take out the paste
and press a thinnish layer over
the rounded, meaty side of the
lamb
• Leave in a cool place for about
15 minutes
• Place meat, crust side up, in a
roasting pan and cook in the
oven for 25 minutes for slightly
pink lamb
• Cover with foil and rest in a
warm place for 15 minutes before
serving
ROAST RACK OF LAMB WITH A MUSTARD CRUST (serves four)
BREADCRUMB COATINGS
A wonderful sauce when trickled over
grilled fish, beef steaks or goat’s
cheese croutes, or stirred into plain
cooked pasta.
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22cclloovveessggaarrlliicc
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uttss
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ooiill,,pplluussssoommeeeexxttrraa,,nnoottcchhiilllleedd
• Place all ingredients, except the
olive oil, in the mini chopper.
Whiz to combine. Add the oil
slowly, pouring it through the
drizzle holes, until you have a
thick sauce, adding enough oil to
achieve the right consistency.
Store in the fridge until required
PESTO SAUCE (serves eight)
SAUCES
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This is made with a whole egg, giving
a light, creamy sauce. Use as a basic
dressing for potato salad, pasta salad,
seafood salads etc.
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ddaasshhoofflleemmoonnjjuuiicceeoorrvviinneeggaarr
11ttbbssppFFrreenncchhmmuussttaarrdd
11--22cclloovveessggaarrlliicc((ttoossoofft
teenn
ffllaavvoouurr,,ppooaacchhiinnmmiillkkffoorr3300
mmiinnuutteess))
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ssuunnfflloowweerraannddoolliivve
eooiillmmiixxeedd
ssaallttaannddmmiilllleeddwwhhiitteeppeeppppeerr
• All the ingredients should be
warm. Fill the bowl of the mini
chopper with hot water and stand
the container of mixed oils and
the egg (still in its shell) in warm
water
• When everything is warm, drain
and dry the chopper bowl, and
break the egg into it
• Add a little lemon juice or
vinegar, mustard and garlic and
whizz
• With the blade spinning, trickle in
the oil slowly through the lid
using the drizzle holes. Add more
lemon juice or vinegar, also
through the drizzle holes, as
needed
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• Store in the fridge until required
CREAMY SALAD DRESSING (makes about 270ml (½ pint))
Mashed swede or parsnip, Elevate the
humble root vegetable to something
special to serve with roast meat or
poultry.
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11--22ttbbssppssiinngglleeoorrwwhhiippppiinngg
ccrreeaamm((ooppttiioonnaall))
ssaalltta
annddffrreesshhllyymmiilllleeddppeeppppeerr
½½ttssppppoowwddeerreeddcciinnnnaammoonn((iiffyyoouu
lliikkeeiitt))ffoorrtthheesswweeddee
mmiillkk
• Peel the vegetable and cut into
biggish cubes, then cover with
cold water in a saucepan, add a
little salt, bring to simmering
point, and cook gently for 15-20
minutes, or until tender
ROOT MASH (serves two)
SAUCES VEGETABLES
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• They are ready when you can
crush the vegetables easily with
the back of a spoon. Tip into a
colander to drain thoroughly,
reserving a little of the water
• Place in the mini chopper, using
the slower speed, and whiz until
they become a chunky cream,
adding salt and pepper to taste,
and the butter and/or cream
• Add cinnamon to the swede. If
the mash becomes too thick add
a little of the cooking water
• Return to the saucepan, stir well
with a wooden spoon to reheat
• Alternatively make in advance,
pour a thin layer of milk over the
top, cover and reheat in a
microwave
These simple and inexpensive
ingredients make a great soup.
Serve in colourful mugs or bowls.
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aallaarrggeeppoottaattoo
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aappiinncchhooffmmaaccee((ooppttiioonnaall))
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(ooppttiioonnaall))
ssaallttaannddggrroouunnddwwhhiitteeppeeppppeerr
ONION, POTATO AND PARSLEY SOUP (serves two)
...ROOT MASH
VEGETABLES
• Chop the parsley in the mini
chopper. Scrape out and set aside
– no need to clean the chopper
bowl. Cut the onion into chunks,
and whiz in the chopper
• Cut the potato into cubes with a
knife. Melt the butter in a heavy
based saucepan, add the potato
and onion, cover with the lid and
cook to soften very gently for
7-10 minutes, stirring from time
to time to prevent browning
• Then add the stock, bay leaf and
mace, bring to the boil and
simmer for 20 minutes, with the
lid slightly ajar. It is cooked when
you can crush the vegetables
easily with the back of a spoon
• Remove bay leaf and allow to
cool slightly
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A curry paste made with fresh
ingredients is a different taste
experience from a ready made
version.
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eddiiuummhhoottggrreeeenncchhiilllliieess,,
sseeeeddeeddaannddqquuaarrtteerreedd
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aalliittttlleeffiinnggeerrooffggiinnggeerr,,ppe
eeelleedd
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jjuuiicceeaannddggrraatteeddzzeessttooff½½lliimmee
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¼¼ttssppffrreesshhllyyggrroouunnddbbllaacckk
ppeeppppeerr
...SOUP
• Place the ingredients in the mini
chopper and whiz until slushy
• Store in the fridge, ready for
making Thai Green Curry
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ssuunnfflloowweerrooiill
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onnuuttmmiillkk
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ffiisshhccuuttiin
nttoocchhuunnkkss
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ssppiinnaacchhlleeaavveess
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VEGETABLES
• Spoon into the mini chopper, and
whiz to a thick smooth cream
• Pour the soup back into the
cleaned out saucepan
• Bring the milk to the boil (if
using) and add, whisking well, to
achieve the thickness you prefer
• Alternatively, hot water may be
used to thin the soup.
• Add salt and pepper to taste, stir
in the parsley and serve piping
hot
• Serve with fresh warm bread and
crouton
FRESH THAI GREEN CURRY PASTE
HOMEMADE CURRY
THAI GREEN CURRY (serves four)
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Light as a feather, these little crisps
could not be easier to make. They
are delicious with drinks before a
meal, or served with a Caesar salad
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cchheeeessee
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ccooookkiieeccu
utttteerrssaannddaallaarrggeebbaakkiinngg
ttrraayylliinneeddwwiitthhbbaakkiinnggppaarrcchhmmeenntt
• Preheat oven to 180C/350F/M4
• Mix the two cheeses together,
whizzing them in the mini
chopper. (See Daily uses for
your Dualit mini chopper, pages
10 &11)
• In a large frying pan, sizzle the
curry paste in a little oil, then add
stock and coconut milk
• Add chicken, fish or prawns and
simmer until cooked. The chicken
breasts take much longer to cook
than fish or prawns
• Add spinach leaves, stirring gently
so they do not stick. Taste to see
if you need more green curry
paste
• The moment the spinach is hot,
scatter coriander leaves over the
surface
• Serve straight away with steaming
bowls of basmati rice
SAVOURY AND SWEET BISCUITS
PARMESAN WAFERS (makes twelve)
HOMEMADE CURRY
...THAI GREEN CURRY
• Place the cookie cutters far apart
on the baking tray. This allows for
the mix to spread
• Scoop up a tablespoon of grated
cheese, level it off and sprinkle
into a cookie cutter, using a knife
to tickle the cheese out evenly
• Repeat, moving the cutters as
you go along, until the cheese
mixture is used up
• Place in the oven and bake for 8
minutes. Cool on the tray
• Store in an airtight container,
interleaved with paper towel
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Makes approximately 30 small
biscuits for serving with creamy or
fruit desserts, or with after dinner
coffee.
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111100gg((44oozz))ssuuggaarr
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(44oozz))ddrriieeddccrraannbbeerrrriieess
5500gg((22oozz))ppllaaiinnfflloouurr
• Preheat oven to 180C/350F/M4
• In a small pan melt butter, cream
and sugar together and bring to
boil
• Remove from heat
SAVOURY AND SWEET BISCUITS
CRANBERRY AND ALMOND BISCUITS (makes 30)
• Place almonds in mini chopper
with a couple of teaspoons of the
flour and chop to a rough texture
– not fine. Stir into cream mix
• Chop cranberries briefly in
chopper to reduce their size
• Stir into cream mixture and then
stir in remaining flour,
thoroughly.
• Drop teaspoons of the mixture
onto the prepared baking tray,
leaving space between for them
to spread. You may need to do a
couple of batches
• Bake for 5 minutes in centre of
oven
• Remove from oven and, with a
knife, push the edges of the
biscuits back into shape – they
will have spread out unevenly
• Return to oven for a further 5-7
minutes, until well browned
• When cooked, leave for 10
minutes to firm up before
removing from the tray
• Cool, and store in an airtight
container
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