Hamilton Beach 67840 Use and Care Manual - Page 9

Juicing Tips, Techniques, and Recipes (cont.) Preparing Fruits and Vegetables: • It is recommended that fruits or vegetables such as oranges, melons, or mangoes are peeled before placing in Juice Extractor for best juice flavor. • All fruits with pits and large seeds such as nectarines, peaches, apricots, plums, and cherries MUST be pitted before juicing. Using the Pulp: • The remaining pulp left after juicing fruits or vegetables is mostly fiber and cellulose which, like the juice, contain vital nutrients necessary for the daily diet and can be used in many ways. Pulp can be frozen for later use. • There are a number of recipes that use pulp. You can also use pulp to thicken casseroles or soups. • Pulp is great used in the garden for compost. Soy Milk, Almond Milk, and Rice Milk: This Juice Extractor may be used to make soy milk, almond milk, and rice milk. Follow these steps: 1. Soak 1 cup (237 ml) of soybeans, almonds, or rice in 4 cups (946 ml) of water for 8 to 12 hours covered in the refrigerator. 2. Drain nuts and discard water. Cover nuts, beans, or rice with 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) fresh water. 3. Slowly ladle the nuts, beans, or rice with the water into the Feed Chute. 4. Place cheesecloth in a container. Pour mixture into a tight woven cheesecloth and let stand until completely drained. Squeeze cheesecloth, if necessary. Refrigerate milk immediately. NOTES: • Almonds must be soaked 8 to 12 hours before juicing. • Soy milk should be boiled to improve the flavor. • Vanilla, honey, and sugar may be added to enhance the flavor of each milk type. Juicing Chart Fruit or Vegetables Firm Fruits and Vegetables Soft Fruits and Vegetables Leafy Greens Examples Apples, Peeled Oranges, Carrots, Beets, Cucumbers, Ginger Strawberries, Pitted Peaches, Watermelons, Grapes, Tomatoes Spinach, Kale, Beet Greens Speed HI LO LO 9