sf > wrote in
:

> On 8 Nov 2016 17:24:53 GMT, KenK > wrote:
>
>> I finally got around to preparing it. Problems!
>>
>> I started with the red pepper flakes, saving the expensive dried
>> mushrooms for later when I was sure the powdering process was
>> working. First I tried a Black & Decker 3-cup chopper. Box says it
>> chops and minces. I got a bit of puwder the most stayed flakes,
>> though a bit smaller. Next I tried a mortar and pestle. Seemed to
>> have little or no effect on the flakes. My old food processor I
>> didn't try. It has been unused for many years and needs a full
>> cleaning before can I use it. Blade, etc. look the same as the B&D
>> chopper so decided it wasn't worth the clean-up to try it.
>>
>> Suggestions? I can't see buying a spice grinder just for this one
>> recipe.
>
> What you have is fine. I started grinding my mushrooms in a
> mini-chopper and then moved to a whirly coffee/spice grinder. If you
> don't have one, then use your mushrooms the way they are now.


So the 'powder' works if the main ingredients are in small flakes/pieces
rather than powder? I got a Kohl's $10 free discount post card yesterday.
I'll have to see what they get for the spice/coffee grinders - maybe not
much over $10. Just Googled - $24.99 - still too much for one recipe I may
not like.

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