How do you chop, cut, and grate with a food processor?

To chop, cut, and grate, you can use various accessories. We'll explain which accessories you can use for which preparations. We'll go through these tips:

• Tip 1. Use the blade to chop.
• Tip 2. Use the cutting and grating discs to cut and grate.

The sharp blade is the best attachments to shop ingredients. You can chop everything finely, from hard vegetables, fruits, and nuts to soft cheese. It's possible to shop ingredients into a salsa or paste. The longer you let the food processor run, the more finely you'll chop the ingredients. With the blade, you can also grind nuts and spices. Sometimes, a food processor comes with a separate food chopper. Thanks to its compact size, it's useful for making smaller amounts of nut paste, for example.

For cutting and grating, you can use the cutting and grating discs. Do you want to thinly slice your carrots, make julienne strips, or do you need grated Parmesan? Choose the right disc and attach it to the mixing bowl. Slowly press the carrots or cheese through the feed tube of the lid and you'll be done in no time. Cutting discs come in all sorts and sizes. Some food processor brands combine the cutting and grating in 1 disc. This way, you'll only have to flip the disc to switch from cutting to grating. There are even special french fry discs available.