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Questions Doubts and Requests => Tips and Tricks => Topic started by: Thermomixer on January 17, 2009, 03:39:39 am

Title: Preparing Soffritto / Mirepoix in TM31
Post by: Thermomixer on January 17, 2009, 03:39:39 am

Another tip from Bimby's site (http://bimby.mastertopforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=37040#37040)

Preparing Soffritto / Mirepoix in TM31 - the base for many soups, stews, etc

Ingredients:
- Onion cut into quarters (in the quantity desired)
- Celery into small pieces (in the quantity desired)
- Carrot pieces (in the quantity desired)

Preparation:
• Put all the ingredients into the TM bowl, chop for10 seconds on speed 7.

Hint:
The prepared soffritto / mirepoix can be frozen in ice cube containers and stored ready to thaw and use.

Title: Re: Preparing Soffritto / Mirepoix in TM31
Post by: Amanda on January 17, 2009, 08:36:37 am

Brilliant!
It seems obvious now, but why didn't I think of that?

Title: Re: Preparing Soffritto / Mirepoix in TM31
Post by: cookie1 on January 18, 2009, 08:41:53 am

It is very logical isn't it? I'm with you Amanda, why didn't I think of that before.  It gives you a head start in the preparation of meals too.