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Title: Chopping Nuts - coarsely
Post by: Jabba on October 13, 2010, 05:15:58 am

Does anyone know how to coarsely chop nuts in the TMX?  I seem to end up with crumbs or big chunks with little nicks taken out.  I basically want to chop into large-ish pieces (say almonds into thirds) for my muesli, biscuits, etc.

Any advice?

Thanks.  :)

Title: Re: Chopping Nuts - coarsely
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on October 13, 2010, 05:26:05 am

I have the same problem and sometimes resort to chopping them by hand for a better result.  I have found though that chopping for a longer period at speed 4-5 does a much better job than using the turbo button (instant crumbs). Hope this helps a little. :)

Title: Re: Chopping Nuts - coarsely
Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2010, 06:01:02 am

I do the same as Chelsea, and when I take them out if there are any large pieces I either return them to the bowl and chop again or do it by hand.

Title: Re: Chopping Nuts - coarsely
Post by: ~Narelle~ on October 13, 2010, 11:29:42 am

Haven't tried it myself with nuts but what about dropping them on to spinning blades that are running at 5-6?  I find this method (a bit faster though) works best with cheese, onion, garlic etc.  Much more even chopping.

Title: Re: Chopping Nuts - coarsely
Post by: achookwoman on October 13, 2010, 12:23:07 pm

Haven't had any luck with chopping nuts in the TMX.   Might try speed 4/5 and see what happens.  Thanks Chelsea.

Title: Re: Chopping Nuts - coarsely
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on October 14, 2010, 03:57:35 am

I chopped hazelnuts at speed 4 today to make Tenina's fudge (yum!) and they turned out better than using the turbo button, but still not great.  I think I will hand chop them in future for special things.

Title: Re: Chopping Nuts - coarsely
Post by: Jabba on October 14, 2010, 06:57:39 am

Thanks everyone.  I'll give it a go on 4/5.

Title: Re: Chopping Nuts - coarsely
Post by: Thermomixer on October 15, 2010, 08:58:24 am

Only tip - as Chelsea suggested - Turbo - but only a few at a time and a couple of seconds.

Dropping them onto spinning blades meant that some got blasted when I tried and some stayed whole.  Thought it would work well, but was a mixed bag of nuts, chopped and nut meal.  Maybe I should have done fewer and stopped faster?