puréeing

Liquifying in processor

Puréeing is the process of blending food into a smooth, uniform consistency, typically using a blender, food processor, or immersion blender.

The technique transforms chunky ingredients into silky soups, sauces, or baby food: After puréeing the roasted tomatoes, she seasoned the sauce.

Also spelled pureeing.

technique

blender

Motorized food puréeing appliance

food processorMotorized chopping appliance
immersion blenderHandheld motor with blade
hand blenderHandheld motorized mixing wand

sieve · strainer · mash · liquefy · blend · pulse · process · strain · push through · pass through

action

mashing

Crushing into soft mass

crushingOverwhelming in intensity
grindingMolar action sometimes
pulverizingBreaking into particles

liquefying · emulsifying · breaking down · processing · whipping · beating · pressing · extracting

dishes

soup

Cooked liquid dish

gazpachoCold raw vegetable soup
baby foodNourishment for infants
hummusMashed chickpea spread

applesauce · mole · dal · coulis · bisque · smoothie · guacamole · baba ganoush · romesco · chimichurri

texture

smooth

Without roughness or difficulty

creamySmooth and rich
velvetySoft and smooth-textured
silkySmooth and lustrous

uniform · spreadable · pourable · thick · thin · consistency · homogeneous · fine · glossy · emulsified

ingredients

vegetables

Edible plants, not fruits

fruitsEdible seed-bearing crops
tomatoesRed fleshy fruits
squashFlatten by pressure

carrots · potatoes · peas · beans · lentils · cauliflower · pumpkin · berries · mango · avocado

Opposites

texture/consistency of food processing

puréeingchopping

Cutting into pieces

dicing · cubing · chunking · slicing · julienning

Family

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Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G