Every kitchen utensil has a specific purpose and oftentimes the way you use a them really affects your the texture and flavor of your dishes. If you are looking to get more into the culinary world and start experimenting with sauces and purees, you first have to learn which recipes go with which utensil/appliance. Read on to figure out how to take your cooking up a notch with these guideline.
Blenders
You want to use a blender specifically for sauces that need to be really smooth. Unless you have a super high-speed blender, this will also involve some sort of liquid to get the ingredients moving. When you’re making a sauce like romesco with a combination of raw and cooked ingredients, the blender gets the job done.
Food Processor
A food processor is best used for sauces that don’t have a lot of liquid like pestos or hummus. If you add too much liquid to these types of sauces you will find that your sauces’ consistency and flavor might be a bit off.
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Immersion Blender
This tool is perfect for smoothing out sauces and purees if you’re making something in a pot. You can simply stick the immersion blender right in and make everything smooth without transferring it to another dish or adding liquid.
