This Is What You Need To Know About Kitchen Mixers

16 Jan.,2023

 

A blender makes soft creamy liquids (purées). For example, you'd put a bunch of cooked vegetables it in with stock to make soup. But if there's not enough liquid in the blender, the blade won't make enough contact with the mixture being blended to churn it around and purée it evenly. Translation: without enough liquid, ingredients in a blender won't blend, and the motor will burn out. So, blenders are better for anything with a thinner consistency, while food processors are better for thicker mixtures. (Also be careful not to fill a blender entirely with hot liquid or when you turn it on, pressure from steam will blow the top off the blender and your kitchen will be a mess.)

A blender can also emulsify (combine any liquid with fat to create a thicker, creamier mixture) vinaigrettes or sauces like hollandaise. First, add liquid (usually vinegar or some kind of citrus juice) to the blender and start blending. While the blade is turning, add oil in a slow and steady stream. The blade moves the mixture around fast enough to emulsify the liquid and the fat, which is how you get a delicious creamy sauce or salad dressing.