Topic: Garabi Maker

[Peripatetic Phil]

Just out of interest, does anyone know how much a "Thermomix" is in UK/Europe. They are $1996.00 here in OZ, hence my decision to go for the Thermochef.

Like Bose, they are none too keen to say :

Thermomix is only available direct from us or one of our regional demonstrators. It is not available in stores. Please contact us for pricing information

** Phil.

[Aussie Mick]

Same here Phil. They are not available in the shops, you have to go through a Thermomix Rep/agent.

[chewytikka]

I never followed up on these machines but member Tommy Timebomb
has a Cuisinart Soup Maker/Blender  SSB1U - and had a go at making a Garabi in it.
He posted his revue here
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,8827.msg78910.html#msg78910
Apparently Cuisineart and Waring models are the same company, go figure.

Thermomix looks very good - around 900

[Aussie Mick]

Regarding the cleaning Chewy, with Thermochef/mix, it's easy

You simply half fill the jug with hot water, add a squirt of washing up liquid and give it a 10 second blitz on full speed, then rinse under the tap and put it away.......done.

Also, as well as being great for curry base etc, they cook up 100's of all sorts of meals with ease. I love my Thermochef

[chewytikka]

Hi Mick
Yes, the Thermochef/mix looks like a top piece of kit, I would like to play around
cooking with them, but I just couldn't justify the spend/cost of either.

For me, It would be like buying the Kenwood kit and just making the odd Naan dough with it. Overkill

Anyhoo, probably pick up the Morphy Richards  for Garabi experimenting, this weekend.
And no doubt post some soup recipes, Nagagitawny springs to mind - lol ;D

Noticed there's an Aussie version too - ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GplavuxObcw&feature=share&list=UUUtyXiMFR4TTcQStbK_wrdA
cheers Chewy

[Aussie Mick]

I hear what you saying Chewy. I had to convince my missus that it was worth it....lol

That Kambrook looks pretty good to be honest. Let us know how it goes.

Nagagitawny sounds promising 

[Micky Tikka]

Have been on holiday and just seen this thread
Ive had a thermomix for a few years now and it cost about

[goncalo]

Thanks Chewy!

Anyhoo, probably pick up the Morphy Richards  for Garabi experimenting, this weekend.

I just looked at a couple of the morphy richards soup maker videos and the kambrook one. Would you think the blending is smooth enough? I need a new blender more than a soup maker, but the possibility of making small portions of base is exciting, as I hate making the large quantities myself. I also see a potential for reutilising reclaimed oil in base after base more practical. I'm giving a good thought into buying this one as price wise seems perfect. 

[chewytikka]

Hi Gongalo
Picked up the Morphy Richards version today.
The blender function works very well, optimum by design, more like a powerful immersion or stick blender,
with its 3inch/70mm serrated blade, it rotates at about 20mm above the base of the stainless steel jug. It only blends in 20second bursts,
obviously to protect the motor, something I've never come across before, but can easily live with.
Lots of choice of cheaper blenders out there.

Had a load of fun with this kit today, a really good new tool, for doing the same old thing.
Made 3 batches of Garabi, refining my recipes to suit the machine.
I also made a Carrot and Coriander soup without recipe, that was pure class, better than any I have bought in a restaurant or out of a carton or can.

Very impressed, with my new toy
 
cheers Chewy

[natterjak]

Is it this one chewy?

http://www.morphyrichards.co.uk/products/cooking-and-baking/soup-makers/48822-Soup-Maker.html

I quite like morphy Richards as a brand. Worth signing up to their monthly emails as they are often discounting certain products heavily.