Look what’s ! g n i k o o c Every chef – whether professionally trained or just an avid foodie – loves to work with top quality equipment so the New Zealand launch the Thermomix TM6 smart, connected cooking appliance is sure to be applauded by talented cooks. The launch, which celebrated 10 years of Thermomix in New Zealand and 10,000 Kiwi customers, showcased a faster, smarter and easier way to cook. The Thermomix TM6 has built in Wi-Fi, providing the potential for new features and functions to be added through regular software updates. This connectivity also creates a new browsing experience giving users access to more than 50,000 guided cooking recipes from around the world on Thermomix’s Cookidoo platform. Guided cooking takes users through recipes step by step with clear on-screen instructions to achieve perfect results. Temperature and timings are set automatically by the Thermomix, making it easy for cooks of any skill level to follow. With 20 functions, this clever machine can blend, braise, caramelise, chop, cook, crush, emulsify, grate, grind, knead, mill, mince, mix, puree, sauté, steam, stew, stir, weigh and whip. What’s more 10 different modes means it can be set to blend, dough, fermentation, high temperature, kettle, pre-clean, scales, slow cook, sous-vide and turbo. Truly a wonder machine but be prepared to pay a prize for this king of appliances – the Thermomix TM6 costs NZD$2469 and is sold only through Thermomix consultants. For more information visit www.thermomixTM6.co.nz.
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H EA R TY SE V EN V EG ETA B LE SO U P This hearty winter soup is cooked in one bowl via your Thermomix and will be ready in under an hour. Not only is it easy to make but it’s also vegan! Prep time: 15 mins Cooking time: 30 mins
INGREDIENTS • 80g kale, ribs removed and leaves cut into pieces • 80g fresh silverbeet, ribs removed and leaves cut into pieces • 3 garlic cloves • 3 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled • 180g brown onion, cut into quarters • 1 carrot, cut into pieces (approx. 3 cm) • 1 celery stalk, cut into pieces (approx. 3 cm) • 150g leek (white and light green parts only), cut into slices • 20g coconut oil • 200g sweet potato, cut in pieces (approx. 1.5 cm) • 1 tbsp vegetable stock paste • 500g water • 1/4 tsp salt, plus extra to taste • 20g lemon juice, plus extra as needed • 2 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves only • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, to taste
METHOD Place kale into mixing bowl and chop 2 sec/ speed 6. Transfer into a bowl and set aside. Place silverbeet into mixing bowl and chop 2 sec/speed 6. Transfer into a bowl with kale and set aside. Place garlic, ginger, onion, carrot, celery, leek and oil into Thermomix mixing bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 5. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula and cook 3 min/Varoma/reverse/ speed 2, until onion is soft. Add sweet potato, stock paste, water, salt and cook 10 min/100°C/reverse/speed 1. Add kale and silverbeet, push down with the aid of spatula and cook 2 min/100°C/ reverse/speed 2. Add lemon juice, parsley and pepper and mix 5 sec/reverse/speed 2. Add additional lemon juice and salt to taste, then divide between bowls to serve. www.eastlife.co.nz
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