Modern housewives, accustomed to comfort in the kitchen, do not know how to make mashed potatoes, make smoothies or mix cocktail ingredients without a blender. This household appliance is compared with a food processor and is not unfounded. Undoubtedly, by the number of functions the latter overtakes, but the blender is more compact and quality crushes the products. We offer you, together with the website "Dream House", to find out how to choose a blender for the house, what kinds of this device are and how to cook the most delicious dishes with it.
How to choose a blender for the house
Types of blenders for the house
Surely you already know that all blenders are divided into two large groups: submersible and stationary. If you can grind raw or boiled vegetables with the help of the first ones, the latter are intended primarily for the preparation of liquid dishes: cream soups, smoothies, cocktails.
Submersible blender
Submersible blender for home with whisk Gorenje
It is an elongated handle with a knife tip on its end. A set may include several nozzles, for example, a whisk-whisk( an alternative to a mixer), a bowl with a double knife, a vacuum pump that pumps the air out of the bag and allows storing products for a long time.
Each such nozzle increases the cost of the blender. So before you buy, decide whether you need them.
Despite its compactness, which refers to the advantages of this type of appliance, the hand blender does an excellent job of grinding products, including a small amount. Also with its help it is good to prepare mayonnaise, while in the stationary one it will spread more in the bowl. And one more undisputable advantage of the submerged blender is that the products do not need to be moved from one dish to another, they can be grinded directly in a plate or pan in which the cooking process takes place.
Stationary blender
Stationary blender for home Philips
Represents a bowl inside which there are knives( there are models that are equipped with an additional knife for splitting ice).
The advantage of a stationary blender is that it does not need to be held in hand, it stands on a stand that is connected to the mains.
The grinding or whipping speed is controlled by means of a button or lever located on the handle.
What can I cook with a stationary blender? Soup-puree, fruit or vegetable puree, sauce, cocktails( including baby dairy) and even a batter. Grind vegetables in them will turn out worse than using a submersible blender, but here, for example, to grate the caviar caviar to a puree state in the bowl is better( the immersion blender can leave lumps).
Of the disadvantages of a stationary blender, it is necessary to note its dimensions and the need to find a place in the kitchen for its storage.
Summing up the subtotal, it is impossible to say which blender is best to choose: stationary or submersible. It's better if they both are in your kitchen.
Tips for choosing a submersible blender
Blender submersible how to choose
With the basic views of this device, we figured out, now it's time to give some tips on how to choose a submersible blender. Before buying, pay attention to the following points:
- The power of the is better, if this indicator starts from 300W, a small speed reduces the functionality of the blender.
- Number of speeds - as a rule, the number of speeds varies from 2 to 10-15;probably 15 modes you will not need, but here it is not necessary to take less than three.
- Material - made of plastic can be made of the body or only the handle of the device, it is better if the selected model of metal will be more than plastic, although this will certainly affect the price.
- Number of nozzles - determine if you need a beater for whipping or a vacuum pump, because each nozzle increases the price of the blender.
Tips for choosing a stationary blender
How to choose a blender stationary
Now let's talk about how to choose a stationary blender, what characteristics you need to pay attention first:
- Blender power - has a direct impact on its functionality, if the power is less than 500W, it will be able to grind only soft products and mix cocktails, and appliancescapacity of 800W can cope even with ice.
- Number of speeds - the optimal option is considered to have 3-5 speeds in the device, there are also models with turbo mode, which increase the speed of the blender for a short time.
- Material - the bowl can be made of glass or plastic, the glass version is environmentally friendly, but it can break if it falls, and the plastic one is light, but it becomes cloudy with time, its walls are painted in the colors of processed products and cracks appear.
- The volume of the bowl is the most functional models with a 1-2-l cup, in such a container it is easier to prepare a cocktail or soup directly to several family members.
- Blender stability - before buying, be sure to check the stability of the bowl so that there are no surprises on the first test of this device, and do not forget to estimate the length of the power cord, will it reach the outlet?
If you can not choose between these two types of blenders for your home, then look at the combined models. They are completed at the same time and a hand blender, and stationary. The need to purchase a separate blender for cocktails will disappear if there is a corolla in the set, and additional nozzles will allow to cut and grind vegetables and fruits, as on a grater.
Overview of modern blender models
Evaluate the merits of some modern combined blenders.
Philips blender HR 1659/90
Philips blender HR 1659 90
Excellent multi-functional model, there is a submersible blender, a bowl with a lid for 1L, a disc for shredding, a nozzle for grinding products, a hook for making dough. The power of the device is 600W and there is a function of turbo mode, which allows to crush especially hard ingredients. A special feature of the model is a nozzle for cutting cubes and a disk for slicing. A long cord of 1.3 m does not require the presence of an outlet in the immediate vicinity.
Enthusiastic reviews of happy owners of this model speak of its popularity and indispensability in the kitchen - with shredder, you can cut a salad for the whole family in just a minute, mix cocktails, grate vegetables for soup and even cut potatoes into chips. In work this blender is quiet enough, despite the fact that it is powerful, in addition, it is easy to assemble, and the nozzles are easy to clean.
Blender BOSCH MSM 7800
Blender BOSCH MSM 7800
It is approximately in the same price category as the previous model, but it functions as a real food processor. Four graters can be cut into thin or thick slices, chop small or large vegetables. In the complete set there is also a glass, a whisk which allows not only to shake a cocktail, but also quickly to prepare an air omelette.
Of the features to be highlighted low noise level, speed indicator and turbo mode, as well as buttons to unlock the nozzles. A good-quality model with a capacity of 750 W was to the taste of many of our compatriots, as they say positive reviews.
Recipes of cocktails in the blender
Well, finally, let's prepare two blenders in the blender - one non-alcoholic and the other alcoholic.
And first of all we will pamper our children with milkshake .Variations of such drinks are many, all are not countable, but here is the simplest version: cut a banana into 5-6 pieces, load into a bowl, add 1 chocolate ice cream( without a glass), 200ml of milk( if you want, you can add vanilla) and whisk with a blenderabout 3 minutes.
And for adults we will make " Strawberry Daiquiri ".For 4 servings, you need to mix 3 cups of ice, 60 g of frozen strawberries, 50 g of sugar, 50 ml of lemon juice, 12 ml of lime juice, 25 ml of lemonade and 75 ml of rum. First, in a blender, chop the ice, strawberries and sugar, then add the remaining ingredients and whisk.
You can prepare the beverages suggested above in any blender, but there are also models designed specifically for making cocktails.
Blender for cocktails photo
Concluding our publication on how to choose a blender for the house, it must be said that this is not a luxury in the kitchen, but an indispensable device that helps the hostess cook delicious dishes. Do not skimp on the functionality of the blender, and it will repay you with ease of use and durability of the work.
