How to Use an Immersion Blender

An immersion blender, also known as a hand blender, is a handy tool for pureeing small amounts of any soups, sauces or smoothies. The tricky part about using immersion blenders is their tendency to splatter when you place them in the liquid and turn them on. They're also perfect for chopping garlic, nuts or any small portion of vegetable. Another benefit of this tool is the ease of cleanup.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Choose the appropriate attachment for the job. If you're beating something, attach the whisk. If you're chopping, add the chopping blades and the self-contained bowl. If you're blending, attach the immersion blender tool.

2. Make sure the pieces are attached firmly. Most models are equipped with a twist and lock feature so you know for sure that your attachment is in the right place.

3. Insert the tool into the ingredients and then turn it on. Blend, chop or whisk the mixture until the desired consistency is reached.

4. Press the release button to disengage the attachment from the wand. Clean any blades carefully and dry thoroughly before storing.

Tips & Warnings

• Although immersion blenders take up less space in a kitchen and are easily portable, jobs with large batches of ingredients require a full-size food processor or stand mixer.
• Don't turn on the blender attachment until the tool is submerged in the liquid, as a splatter may result.
• Use caution when blending any hot liquid. While immersion blenders are perfect for achieving a smooth consistency in soups, they can splatter and burn if you use them improperly.

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