How good is the chopping function on this? Does it pulverize tomatoes or do them just right for something like salsa? How about peppers? Onions?
1839186
I've only used the chopping function once to make the soup recipe that it came with.... and that was a few months ago. What I recall, it was like a runny salsa. Sorry I can't be more help.
1839187
It is great for salad dressing and smoothies but , recommend staying with your kitchenaid food pro for items you specified.
1839188
I haven't used the chopping function -- not sure there is one but I suppose you could try. It's a blender so does great at pulverizing. For any chopping I use my knife...and in some small instances will use food processor.
1839189
It blends everything with both attachments. I use my food processor to chop.
1839190
Recommend that you just pulse your tomatoes and other salsa ingredients with a couple of short blasts...squeezing and holding the trigger more than a second or two total will give you salsa soup
421953
Can not answer that. Only done onions and tomatoes and it works excellent with those 2 products. I do imagine it will chop those as well. Sorry
1862900
It will do a coarse chop unless you add liquid or oil. But you should know that the blade has a magnetic pin in the base that sometimes falls into the dish where you pour the chopped or puréed food. I made tomato sauce and one of my guests found it in her plate.i hadn't washed the unit immediately after use so I didn't know that the pin had become dislodged. Other mini choppers aren't made like this.
293025
I use it for tomatoes, to make sauce. It doesnt leave pulp so it gives less juice than my former appliance but it is oh so much easier. And it just takes it a little longer to cook down.
682116
This is a great Salsa Maker. I do recommend doing the tomatoes by hand though if you want it super chunky.My way of doing Salsa.5 roma tomatoes cored1 bunch of green onions1/4 cup of cilantro with no stems1 jalapeno (boil to soften first), stems removedSalt to tasteFor the tomatoes, 3 of them I cut in half and place in the food processor, the other two I chop to my liking and set aside.The onions I rough cut (I use the whole thing minus the roots) and place in the processor.Then add everything else minus the tomatoes that I set aside and pulse till I get the consistency I like. I then put everything in a bowl with the tomatoes I set aside. Perfect every time This is a great Salsa Maker. I do recommend doing the tomatoes by hand though if you want it super chunky.My way of doing Salsa.5 roma tomatoes cored1 bunch of green onions1/4 cup of cilantro with no stems1 jalapeno (boil to soften first), stems removedSalt to tasteFor the tomatoes, 3 of them I cut in half and place in the food processor, the other two I chop to my liking and set aside.The onions I rough cut (I use the whole thing minus the roots) and place in the processor.Then add everything else minus the tomatoes... » Read More This is a great Salsa Maker. I do recommend doing the tomatoes by hand though if you want it super chunky.My way of doing Salsa.5 roma tomatoes cored1 bunch of green onions1/4 cup of cilantro with no stems1 jalapeno (boil to soften first), stems removedSalt to tasteFor the tomatoes, 3 of them I cut in half and place in the food processor, the other two I chop to my liking and set aside.The onions I rough cut (I use the whole thing minus the roots) and place in the processor.Then add everything else minus the tomatoes that I set aside and pulse till I get the consistency I like. I then put everything in a bowl with the tomatoes I set aside. Perfect every time « Show Less
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It depends entirely on you. How long you crank the handle determines how fine the chop... The first time I used it I turned my tomatoes into almost Salsa, green peppers also. Then I realized that I had to not turn so many times and or so fast. I even go forward and backward. Probabaly only 5 to 6 turns sill make chop for say tacos. The more you spin it the finer you can make it.
1280090
No. When I made salsa I just quartered my tomatoes. It's worth the money I use it all the time. Thinking about getting another one to keep in RV
1022850
we had one just like this one for 20yrs that we bought in AZ. and when it finally broke, we just had to find another just like it and we did, this is the one. don't buy any thing else this one is awesome. it won't make it into a liquid, but boy does it ever chop thing into small pieces, it is perfect for making salsa. hope you enjoy it. you can't go wrong here with this chopper.John P.
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I would say yes if you're using meaty tomatoes like romas and pulse slowly rather than just turn it on. The blade is so sharp that it wouldn't take much to turn it into tomato juice if you just ran it. Like every other food processer, it will leak around the shaft if there is too much liquid in the bowl (voice of experience!). I have done this for other things (omelets for one) and it works very well... onions and peppers in first chopped to a little bigger than I really want it, then the romas, pulsed one or 2 times and then it's ready to go. I think this is one of the best food processers out there and the price makes it doubly good! I would say yes if you're using meaty tomatoes like romas and pulse slowly rather than just turn it on. The blade is so sharp that it wouldn't take much to turn it into tomato juice if you just ran it. Like every other food processer, it will leak around the shaft if there is too much liquid in the bowl (voice of experience!). I have done this for other things (omelets for one) and it works very well... onions and peppers in first chopped to a little bigger than I really want it, then the romas, pulsed one or 2 times and then it's ready to go. I think this is one of the best food processers... » Read More I would say yes if you're using meaty tomatoes like romas and pulse slowly rather than just turn it on. The blade is so sharp that it wouldn't take much to turn it into tomato juice if you just ran it. Like every other food processer, it will leak around the shaft if there is too much liquid in the bowl (voice of experience!). I have done this for other things (omelets for one) and it works very well... onions and peppers in first chopped to a little bigger than I really want it, then the romas, pulsed one or 2 times and then it's ready to go. I think this is one of the best food processers out there and the price makes it doubly good! « Show Less
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It does chop veggies - but it does a better job mincing them, like Harlan Harris says. I used it to "chop" celery, carrots, tomato, bell pepper, cauliflower, and broccoli with ease! Softer things like tomatoes don't do too well in there - it turns out like a puree.
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Kelly, I haven't tried chopping Cilantro but would expect it to work just fine.. It does a great job on parsley and any other vegetable that takes time to dice with a knife.. I love this gadget !
624378
i only use this for chopping nuts, garlic, onion, peppers, etc. however, if you need to chop food containing oil, simply pour the entire chopped food into a strainer (place a bowl underneath the strainer should you need to use the oil for other purposes...)
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It does normal food prep well. I have chopped garlic, onions, shallots, and lots of fruits . I have not tried nuts but I think it does as well as any other processor I have used. I think the key to chopping is timing.
29628
I normally use it for onions and tomatoes. occasionally carrots or spam. it does a really good job.
545428
I use it for everything I chop. I love it for onions my eyes don't water. I love it for chopping nuts you can chop them course or fine. Eggs for a salad. Just about anything you can chop. I had bought a cheaper one before I got the pampered chef one and I would not even consider another brand.
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This is my 2nd one. The first one lasted for years. The only reason I replaced it was because the plastic cracked on the hinge. The blades were still ok. I mainly use it for Cabbage for slaw. It also does great with onions and peppers.
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No. You'll want to get a food processor for that function. If you tried to dice and chop with this you'd just end up with pulverized mush.