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Cuisinart DLC-2A Series User Manual

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Green onions, scallions

Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.

Trim and cut into 3/4 inch pieces.

Herbs, fresh

Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.

Rinse and dry completely. Remove leaves from stems to chop.

Horseradish

Chop.

Peel first. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Up to 4 ounces.

Leeks

Chop.

Trim off root end and tough outer skin. Wash thoroughly to
remove sand and grit; dry completely. Cut in 1/2 inch pieces.

Meats

Chop. Pulse to chop, or process continuously to

Uncooked meats should be cold, but not frozen; cut up to 8

purée (add liquid as needed).

ounces into 1/2 inch pieces, trimmed of gristle and soft fat;
some hard fat may remain. Cooked meats can be cold or warm;
cut up to 8 ounces in 1/2 inch pieces. Add liquid (water, broth or
from cooking) as needed to process to purée consistency.

Mushrooms

Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.

Choose firm fresh mushrooms. Cut into quarters or even-size
pieces, no larger than 3/4 inch.

Nuts

Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.

Toast nuts first for maximum flavor. Allow to cool completely
before chopping.

Olives

Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.

Use only pitted olives. Drain well for best results.

Onions

Chop. Pulse 5-10 times to chop to desired size.

Peel; cut into 3/4 inch or smaller pieces of similar size.

Peppercorns

Grind. Pulse first, then process continuously until

Combine peppercorns with dried herbs or spices or coarse

desired consistency.

salt to create rubs and seasonings. Hard peppercorns may
scratch work bowl and lid.*

Peppers, fresh

Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.

Core, seed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Do not overprocess.

Seeds, dried berries

Grind. Pulse to break up, then process continuously

Coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, sesame, poppy, and

to desired consistency.

juniper berries.

Shallots

Chop. Pulse 5-10 times to chop to

Peel first; cut into quarters, or pieces no larger than 3/4 inch.

desired consistency.

Vegetables, cooked

Chop. Pulse 5-10 times to chop, then process

Cook vegetables until tender. Process to a smooth purée for

continuously until desired consistency is reached.

baby food or sauces; may need to add liquid for consistency.

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Food

Operation/Technique

Comments/notes

* Surface scratches that may occur will not impair the function of the Mini-Prep

®

Plus Processor. You may want to consider purchasing a second work

bowl specifically for these tasks.