Cuisinart Tasty MP300T User Manual & Recipe Booklet page 10

Food Operation/Technique
Pulse to break up, then process
continuously to reach desired
Ginger, fresh
consistency.
Green onions, Pulse to chop to desired
scallions consistency.
Pulse to chop to desired
Herbs, fresh
consistency.
Horseradish Pulse.
Leeks Pulse.
Pulse to chop, or process
Meats continuously to purée (add liquid
as needed).
Pulse to chop to desired
Mushrooms
consistency.
Pulse to chop to desired
Nuts
consistency.
Pulse to chop to desired
Olives
consistency.
Pulse first, then process continuously
Peppercorns
until desired consistency.
Pulse to chop to desired
Peppers, fresh
consistency.
Pulse 5–10 times to chop to desired
Shallots
consistency.
Pulse 5–10 times to chop, then pro-
Vegetables, cooked cess continuously until desired con-
sistency is reached.
Comments/Notes
½
Peel first; cut into -inch pieces or slices. Scrape work bowl sides and bottom as needed. Up to 2
ounces.
¾
Trim and cut into -inch pieces.
Rinse and dry completely. Remove leaves from stems to chop.
½
Peel first. Cut into -inch pieces. Process up to 2 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 6 ounces into
of gristle and soft fat; some hard fat may remain. Cooked meats can be cold or warm; cut up to 6
½
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-size pieces, no larger than
Toast nuts first for maximum flavor. Allow to cool completely before chopping. Up to 1 cup.
Use only pitted olives. Drain well for best results.
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.
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
½ -inch.
¾
inch.