How well does it chop fresh herbs like parsley and mint?
1480986
It shreds them more than chops them. So it depends on what you want to do with the herbs.
1480987
This appliance died when I used it the first time just to make a smoothie. I returned it and bought a Ninja Ultima. It was more expensive but worth every penny as it I'd so powerful and can do everything.
622375
I haven't used mine to grind whole spices like cloves, etc. but I have used it to grind leafy spices like basil and rosemary and it does a good job but not a great job of finely grinding them.
1862898
It chops finely. No blender consistency. It has a fast speed and a slower speed. I just give it a couple of quick pulses on fast usually and it's chopped. I've chopped onion, garlic and cilantro and it does great. I've also chopped tomato but you don't want to get it filled more than halfway if there will be any liquid at all which you get even when you use a knife. I really wish I had gotten this a lot sooner.
1539372
I haven't dried herbs, garlic or onions in mine but I would not hesitate to use it for this purpose. Herbs probably take the lowest setting and onions and garlic a bit higher.
848544
You can pulse the unit which gives a chopped feel. If you are looking for something that evenlys chops items you might buy a chopper. I use this to make pico de gallo and it comes out great.
1022849
It will chop herbs & onions if there is enough in there. Small amounts don't do as well. No it doesn't make it a liquid, it chops. Sizing depends on how long and how fast you turn it. The faster you turn it the better the results.
510879
I had good luck with it. Actually, now that I think about it I realize I put in the parsley with an onion chunk. Maybe that was the trick? But so far I have had nothing but great luck with this little tool. So much that I have given another one to a friend as a gift and he LOVES it! 5 Stars from me!
1238873
Think you might end up with MUSH instead of a minced bean...use your chefs knife..chop-chop...think it would be better. This handy tool is great for herbs...parsley....etc
1225757
I suppose it depends on the consistency you desire. The unit is designed to make fine powderish-like product from things like coffee beans, dried rice etc. If you want the herbs "chopped" this is probably not the right product.
1334620
should work fine if you chop a small amount at time, like baby carrots a hand full at a time
1406394
I think the only difference is you need to clean it quickly so it does not have any trace of your herbs. It seems to be a good mezzaluna as I gave it as a gift.
179571
I concur with all other replies. Depress the black top gently and twist to release. Simply press to dice. I find it to best for garlic and herbs. Honestly, it doesn't compare to a mini Cuisinart, but it is a fraction if the price. I've also used a $10 mini proctor silex electric chopper with excellent results.
1484234
I have chopped bok choy it seemed to perform efficiently although because the size of the bowl you must load accordingly. Ginger and nuts seem to chop fine as well.
49865
I actually think it would work if you did a relatively coarsley chopped herbs/onion mixture. After all, in my opinion you want the flavor from the herbs, not the herbs themselves.
1092261
It really depends on the size. I've done 4 or 5 smaller or 2 bigger cloves at a time. I usually only to 2 or three at a time just because it's easier to rotate. It chops so fast you don't have to worry about it taking long to chop a bunch of garlic. If I have help breaking up the head and taking the peel off, I can do one or two heads in just a few minutes. Btw, I recommend getting a silicone sleeve garlic peel remover as well.
2013768
I have chopped cabbage in mine. You can't fill it very full, so you'll have to do the process several times.But this little baby can chop--fine or coarse. I love it.
2091148
Yes, very easily. Be careful though, it chops things so quickly that you may have walnut, almond, pecan, peanut butter! Enjoy it.