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wet chopping
CRUSHING ICE
It’s easy, it’s eortless and the job’s done in just three
seconds! Pour o the water and you’ll be amazed at how
uniformly the ice is crushed. Use it for party-perfect drinks,
with flavoured syrups for the kids’ dessert or as a way to
keep picnic foods cold.
1. Fill the Vitamix container with ice cubes. Add water
until the ice floats over the blades. (Do not use
anything except water to crush ice.)
2. Secure the lid.
3. Select Variable 1. Turn the machine and slowly
increase the speed to Variable 10. Stop the machine.
4. Pour o the water and use immediately.
DICED POTATOES FOR HASH BROWNS
preparation: 10 minutes • processing: 10 seconds • makes: 686g
5 medium potatoes,
cut into 4cm chunks
Water, enough to cover
the potatoes
1. Put the potatoes and water into the Vitamix container
and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 5 or 6.
3. A slower speed produces a coarser chop. Turn on for
about 10 seconds, using the tamper if necessary.
4. Drain well. Rinse away the excess starch under cold
running water. Press the water out and fry in hot oil
until golden.
Chef’s Tip: this recipe may be reduced for smaller quantities.
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