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If we had to pick a kitchen tool that shares most similarities with an immersion blender, a hand mixer would make the cut. Even though it’s usually used in baking, you can make soups and sauces using a hand mixer, as well.
Stand Mixer
A quality stand mixer comes with a long list of different attachments and some of them function pretty much the same way as an immersion blender.
Food Processor/Blender
Food processors and blenders are a pretty obvious alternative for an immersion blender because they do the same thing on a larger scale.
Electric Whisk
Pretty similar to a hand mixer, an electric whisk can also be used to make many of the same things you’re usually making with your immersion blender.
Potato Masher
Even if you don’t have any of the electronic devices on the list, you can still try mashing soft veggies for soups and sauces with a potato masher.
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Before buying an immersion blender, consider what you want to do with it and if the same type of tasks can be done with the traditional blender. Traditional blenders tend to be more powerful, while hand blenders are a better fit for making soups, milkshakes, and mayonnaise.
Speed and Power
The cheaper your immersion blender is, the less powerful it will be, so make sure to spend some extra cash if you want it to be really strong. Cordless models tend to be less powerful so they’re best avoided unless you want to use your blender on the go.
Additional Accessories
Hand blenders are pretty versatile, but you can increase their multi-tasking abilities by opting for a model that comes with several accessories. New models feature a long list of attachments that you can use for everything from slicing to whisking food. You can use them to transform your immersion blender into a replacement for other kitchen tools.
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You don’t need a regular blender to make smoothies, milkshakes, and other frozen drinks. An immersion blender can be as effective, and it’s much easier to clean.
Creamy Soups
The immersion blender will do wonders for your creamy soups because it won’t over-mix the ingredients you’re using in the way a regular blender would.
Sauces
If you’re a huge fan of homemade sauces, an immersion blender is the best investment you’ll ever make. From homemade pasta and pesto sauces to tomato and cheese sauces, this tiny kitchen tool can truly do it all.
Whipped Cream
Want to prepare whipped cream in under a minute without making a huge mess? The immersion blender is the only tool you need and it gets the job done in no time.
Blending Batter
Making pancakes and waffles with a hand blender may seem like a bit of stretch, but it’s 100% possible. If you’re only making a single portion, you can easily mix up all the ingredients and make the batter with your immersion blender.
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It’s recommended to start blending your food at the lowest speed, allowing larger pieces to break down before you increase the speed. Holding your blender in one place usually isn’t the best idea, because you’ll need to add some movement to the mix so the food can blend properly.
Hot Blending
Patience is required when it comes to certain dishes made with the immersion blender such as creamy soups. If you’re blending ingredients that have been boiled beforehand, give them time to cool down so they don’t turn into a safety hazard.
Quick Clean-Up
Don’t wait for too long before washing your immersion blender. The tricky thing about this kitchen tool is that it has many hard-to-reach spots due to its small size. The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to clean it properly, so it’s best to run it under hot water right after you’re done using it and avoid the dishwasher.
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]]>Tiny and Portable
Many popular kitchen tools take up a lot of space, but that’s not the case with an immersion blender. It’s tiny and portable, and you can easily fit it inside your kitchen drawer.
Extremely Versatile
If you never felt the need to buy a hand blender because you’re not sure what to do with it, you’ll be happy to hear it’s actually one of the most versatile tools on the market. You can use it to make whipped cream, smoothies, cocktails, tomato sauce, soups—and the list goes on!
Quick Results
In addition to being extremely easy to use, a stick blender is a perfect fit if you’re looking for quick results. This kitchen tool will save you a lot of time because it blends ingredients quickly, and it’s super-easy to clean it up.
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