Topic: Blending

[De_man_n]

I was just wondering how everyone blends their bases? The reason I ask is because I made CA's base on the weekend. I waited for it to cool and then blended with a stick blender. I kept finding that the blended kept being sucked to the bottom of my pan and every time I tried to pull it up it would splatter everywhere 

I accept that I am doomed to make a mess in the name of curry, however, I would like to reduce it where possible  Any tips guys?

[Malc.]

I usually do this with the blender at angle where the side meets the pans base. It helps to stop the vacuum as well as excess splatter. You could also do it in batches.

[Peripatetic Phil]

I was just wondering how everyone blends their bases? The reason I ask is because I made CA's base on the weekend. I waited for it to cool and then blended with a stick blender. I kept finding that the blended kept being sucked to the bottom of my pan and every time I tried to pull it up it would splatter everywhere 

Simply release the power button before trying to lift the blender free of the base of the pan and wait for the blender to come to a halt.  There is one hell of a vortex generated by a blender, and they do indeed suck themselves into intimate contact with any flat surface with which they come into contact.  Or use a goblet blender !

** Phil.

[RubyDoo]

I use stick blender in preference to the goblet as it is easier. As said above, angle it right and you are fine. You have obviously found out what happens if you get the angle wrong though or it is too near the surface.    I don't always do it but I have had good results with sieving the base as well after blending. Takes a little patience but you will be amazed at the amount of fibrous stuff you end up with.

[De_man_n]

Cheers for the reply guys. I shall try your suggestions when I next make a base