Morphy Richards 402061 Total Control Hand Blender, Grey

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For making soups, you’re unlikely to need as many attachments, but if you’ll be using your blender to prepare lots of vegetables then a chopping tool will be a godsend. Also, is the beaker or bowl included – and how big is it? If it doesn’t fit your size requirements then you may need to look elsewhere. How much power do I need? Use the stainless steel whisker attachment for beating eggs, whipping besan, making fluffy batters, and churning curd for making lassi or buttermilk This hand mixer cum blender fits comfortably in the grip of your hands allowing you a wide range of movement almost effortlessly. In testing, the blender, as well as most of the attachments worked like a dream. We were able to julienne and finely slice vegetables in seconds, and the powerful blender produced creamy dips, sauces and soups, even when using tough ingredients. The only real downside was the French fry blade, which didn’t produce the result expected, even when carefully following instructions. After several attempts at chopping, the final result was mostly finely diced but with a few small chunks left and the chopped onions of different sizes. While the onions weighed less than the stated maximum quantity the bowl could handle (200g), it may be that smaller amounts yield more consistent results.

Adding the second gearbox and balloon whisk attachment, we used the Total Control on speed 7 to combine a basic white sauce, made using a roux and gradually adding milk while on the hob. Here, the variable speed and controllability was useful as being able to slow down and speed up as the milk became incorporated helped to prevent splashes. The finished sauce was completely lump-free.Blenders come in a range of materials, but mainly with plastic or metal shafts. Metal shafts are preferable as they are less likely to stain than those with plastic. This is because the blending shaft is the part that gets dirtiest, and if you are blending lots of soup for instance, you might find a metal shaft remains in better condition over time. What accessories are available? We also test each model for ease of cleaning, noting which models are easy to clean up and have dishwasher-safe parts and those that don’t. If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing performance of the average hand blender, you might want to consider the Morphy Richards Total Control. It’s equipped with the company’s Smart Response Technology, which builds up speed gradually so blitzing food comes without the usual jerks and splatters. The Dualit DHB2 Hand Blender is an excellent choice for any discerning chef. Its 700W motor, upgraded from 500W of its predecessor, means it handles foods better and it comes with all the necessary accessories. There’s also a turbo mode for dealing with super-tough blends. It doesn’t stop there, though. Many hand blenders do much more than just blending thanks to their rich array of attachments that whisk, beat, slice, dice, mash and more. These multitasking machines take up less space in your kitchen and require much less washing-up than the likes of a jug blender or food processor.

If you need to make a flour dough or mix dense batters, simply detach the whisker hook and attach the stainless steel kneader hook instead In all cases, ease of use, suitability for the task at hand, and the final results are taken into consideration in our final rating. For those that have a whisk attachment, we test using cream or egg whites, whipping until we get firm peaks.One final annoying flaw is that the whisk attachment can be quite difficult to clean where it plugs into the handle. Verdict Stainless steel whisker attachment for beating eggs, whipping besan, making fluffy batters, and churning curd for making lassi or buttermilk