An Immersion Blender - Bringing the Mixer to the Food Instead of the Food to the Mixer
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009Marcus J. Bay asked:
Immersion Blenders — which are also referred to as hand mixers — look somewhat similar to an outboard engine; the elegant design is simply a blade that rotates on a grip that is motorized. This is a good idea with it’s overall ease, bringing the blender to the food rather than taking the food to the blender.
History
The immersion blender was initially made in Switzerland during the 1960s. Since then, large versions of this device have been used in restaurant kitchen locations. For the amateur cook there have been a variety of iterations to opt for over the last 20 years. Some have been very popular and have retained their audience as the alternatives continue to broaden.
Usage
A blender has several purposes from stirring and mixing to pureeing liquids. To use, simply put the blade into the food and press a button. Use while cooking to blend stews that are still in the pot, to smooth drinks, to make sauces, de-clump gravy just before you serve it without all the mess of transferring the food to the standard mixer and then back again.
All these gadgets have been design for easy cleanup and usage. Most units are simple to clean, all you do is detach the blade attachment. It is an important feature to get since cleaning without it can be difficult. Depending on your wants you can pick a product with a single speed or a model with two or more speeds. Many people like the one speed choice for its ease of use, while other people choose the dual models for more control of their blending procedures.
Models are available with power cords or without; those without cords include rechargeable battery packs. That being said, those models do cost somewhat more, as they contain internal battery packs and circuitry to charge the product. It’s worth the convenience of not having an electrical cable hanging over the range and you can also use it while blending outdoors.
With the ubiquity of the immersion blender comes increased power, as makers attempt to position their options as the most useful on the market. The immersion blade is now normally packaged various attachments, allowing you to chop nuts, garlic, and other types of dried foods in lesser amounts.
When evaluating blenders, assess not only the mixer’s wattage but how silent it is while mixing. There seems to be lower noise levels with better models, particularly the wireless types. If feasible, try the blender out in the store. It needs to be comfortable to hold and not feel flimsy. Opt for a steel shaft and blade for reliability.
More Info The Wikipedia has a somewhat thin site on these products, but it’s a decent page to first research. KitchenAid has their product line overview on this page.
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Immersion Blenders — which are also referred to as hand mixers — look somewhat similar to an outboard engine; the elegant design is simply a blade that rotates on a grip that is motorized. This is a good idea with it’s overall ease, bringing the blender to the food rather than taking the food to the blender.
History
The immersion blender was initially made in Switzerland during the 1960s. Since then, large versions of this device have been used in restaurant kitchen locations. For the amateur cook there have been a variety of iterations to opt for over the last 20 years. Some have been very popular and have retained their audience as the alternatives continue to broaden.
Usage
A blender has several purposes from stirring and mixing to pureeing liquids. To use, simply put the blade into the food and press a button. Use while cooking to blend stews that are still in the pot, to smooth drinks, to make sauces, de-clump gravy just before you serve it without all the mess of transferring the food to the standard mixer and then back again.
All these gadgets have been design for easy cleanup and usage. Most units are simple to clean, all you do is detach the blade attachment. It is an important feature to get since cleaning without it can be difficult. Depending on your wants you can pick a product with a single speed or a model with two or more speeds. Many people like the one speed choice for its ease of use, while other people choose the dual models for more control of their blending procedures.
Models are available with power cords or without; those without cords include rechargeable battery packs. That being said, those models do cost somewhat more, as they contain internal battery packs and circuitry to charge the product. It’s worth the convenience of not having an electrical cable hanging over the range and you can also use it while blending outdoors.
With the ubiquity of the immersion blender comes increased power, as makers attempt to position their options as the most useful on the market. The immersion blade is now normally packaged various attachments, allowing you to chop nuts, garlic, and other types of dried foods in lesser amounts.
When evaluating blenders, assess not only the mixer’s wattage but how silent it is while mixing. There seems to be lower noise levels with better models, particularly the wireless types. If feasible, try the blender out in the store. It needs to be comfortable to hold and not feel flimsy. Opt for a steel shaft and blade for reliability.
More Info The Wikipedia has a somewhat thin site on these products, but it’s a decent page to first research. KitchenAid has their product line overview on this page.
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