How to Cook Without a Food Processor
Shred using a grater., Grate or slice using a mandolin., Grate by slicing into fine slices., For very fine slices or shavings, use a vegetable peeler. , Use a zester for making small thin strips for garnish, or for small quantity needs. , Use the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Shred using a grater.
For shredded foods, most foods can be grated using a manual grater.
You can also use the grater for making fresh breadcrumbs.
Try to obtain a commercial grade food grater, as these are less likely to rust. -
Step 2: Grate or slice using a mandolin.
Take care using mandolins; always use the slicing handle they come with. , Then slice again to make julienne like cuts on a smaller scale. ,,, For crushing items such as biscuits or dry, stale bread for crumbs, use the same method, then sieve the crumbs through a colander or sieve to filter the fine crumbs, then crush the remaining coarse ones again.
An electric coffee mill can also be used to pulverize dry ingredients, such as herbs or grains.
It should be cleaned thoroughly of coffee first, and and also after. ,, Alternatively, press the foods through a clean fine mesh or sieve to make food like pâté. , For making a dough such as pasta, pastry or bread, use a stiff whisk, table knife or fork.
These can be used to combine ingredients to keep your hands clean.
You will still need to knead by hand, however, for quickest results. , For a very smooth soup, mash until no visible chunks remain, then pour through a sieve, and press the remainder through the sieve using a spoon. , This will enable quick chopping.
A standard knife and board will suffice for most vegetables and fruits. , This is the easiest, but you could also use a bunch of thin bamboo kebab sticks to simulate a whisk.
For churning, such as butter or ice cream, use a rotary whisk if you have one. , This will give a unique mincemeat like consistency which is very hard to replicate by hand.
If such an item is still not available, then slice thinly, finely chop and crush with a pestle, potato masher, or knead it by hand until you reach a mince consistency.
Semi frozen meat can be grated to make a good mince like product.
Take all suitable hygiene precautions. -
Step 3: Grate by slicing into fine slices.
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Step 4: For very fine slices or shavings
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Step 5: use a vegetable peeler.
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Step 6: Use a zester for making small thin strips for garnish
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Step 7: or for small quantity needs.
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Step 8: Use the following as suitable crushing methods: Crush fresh ingredients (for example
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Step 9: to make a pesto or paste)
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Step 10: place the food into a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin or meat mallet.
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Step 11: For harder items like nuts
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Step 12: spices or garlic
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Step 13: crush them in a mortar and pestle.
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Step 14: For pureed foods
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Step 15: use a Moulinex food processor.
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Step 16: Find a dough hook alternative.
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Step 17: For pulsing soups or other similar products
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Step 18: use the following solutions: To make between a smooth/chunky consistency
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Step 19: use a potato masher.
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Step 20: For quick chopping where an even consistency is not always needed
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Step 21: use a mezzaluna type knife.
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Step 22: For whipping
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Step 23: use a whisk.
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Step 24: For grinding or mincing
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Step 25: use a mechanical mincer if there is one.
Detailed Guide
For shredded foods, most foods can be grated using a manual grater.
You can also use the grater for making fresh breadcrumbs.
Try to obtain a commercial grade food grater, as these are less likely to rust.
Take care using mandolins; always use the slicing handle they come with. , Then slice again to make julienne like cuts on a smaller scale. ,,, For crushing items such as biscuits or dry, stale bread for crumbs, use the same method, then sieve the crumbs through a colander or sieve to filter the fine crumbs, then crush the remaining coarse ones again.
An electric coffee mill can also be used to pulverize dry ingredients, such as herbs or grains.
It should be cleaned thoroughly of coffee first, and and also after. ,, Alternatively, press the foods through a clean fine mesh or sieve to make food like pâté. , For making a dough such as pasta, pastry or bread, use a stiff whisk, table knife or fork.
These can be used to combine ingredients to keep your hands clean.
You will still need to knead by hand, however, for quickest results. , For a very smooth soup, mash until no visible chunks remain, then pour through a sieve, and press the remainder through the sieve using a spoon. , This will enable quick chopping.
A standard knife and board will suffice for most vegetables and fruits. , This is the easiest, but you could also use a bunch of thin bamboo kebab sticks to simulate a whisk.
For churning, such as butter or ice cream, use a rotary whisk if you have one. , This will give a unique mincemeat like consistency which is very hard to replicate by hand.
If such an item is still not available, then slice thinly, finely chop and crush with a pestle, potato masher, or knead it by hand until you reach a mince consistency.
Semi frozen meat can be grated to make a good mince like product.
Take all suitable hygiene precautions.
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