Cuisinart DHR-20P1 User Manual - Page 6

VEGETABLE PREP Asparagus Beans (green) Beets Broccoli Carrots Corn Celery Chives Divide tips from stems by snapping in half. Tips are best for drying, but dried stems can be crushed and used for seasoning. Snip off ends and cut as desired. Blanch, then place in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes. Trim, leaving about an inch of the top and root. Blanch, allow to cool, then cut off the top and root. Slice. Trim and cut into pieces. Steam for about 4 to 5 minutes. Wash, peel, and cut into ½-inch long pieces. Steam for about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove husk, wash and steam blanch the whole piece of corn. Allow to cool, then shear the corn from the cob. Break leaves off their stems. Place leaves separate from stalks in tray(s). Wash, dry, and mince. Cucumber Wash, peel, trim and slice about ¼-inch thick. Garlic Mushrooms Onions Separate and peel cloves. Cut cloves into halves or slices. Remove any soil and remove stem. Dry the mushroom whole, cut in half or sliced. Trim off the ends and peel. Cut into rings or dice. Peppers (pimentos) Peppers (jalapeños) Potatoes Tomatoes Wash and remove core. Cut into halves, quarters, rings or strips. Wash and dry whole. Wash, peel, and cut or slice as desired; steam blanch. Rinse under cold water and pat dry before placing on tray(s). Note: If you wish to leave the skin on, you must wash and scrub the potato and remove all the eyes and scars with the tip of a potato peeler or paring knife. Wash and remove stems. Using a ladle or tongs, dip into boiling water and then into an ice water bath. You will be able to remove the skin easily. Cut into halves, quarters or thick slices. 6