Spice Grinder

"Z GIRL" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was wondering what uses have
you found for your grinder and if anyone has any tips to share.

Thanks! peace, Barbara

I have a Braun that I've used for spices for years. I buy as many spices as I can in who form, so I
frequently use the grinder. I've not used it for anything else, however. Whole cloves, allspice
berries, broken cinnamon sticks, blades of mace, and all kinds of peppercorns can be reduced to as
fine a powder as you want.

I also find it great for making spice blends like chili powder and curry powder. It makes fine work
of dried peppers if broken in smaller pieces first.

I would hesitate to grind whole nutmegs in it, however, since they are so large and so hard. I have
a nutmeg grinder for those.

Do remember to not put anything moist in it. Those grinders aren't meant for moisture and will
get gummy.

Wayne

Z GIRL said:

I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was wondering what uses have you
found for your grinder and if anyone has any tips to share.

If it's one of those whirly-blade thingies it's not a grinder. So, which spices you tawkin'?

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Z GIRL said:

I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was wondering what uses have
you found for your grinder and if anyone has any tips to share.

I use a Braun coffee grinder for spices. (I have a separate one for coffee.) Best tip I have heard
is to use rice (uncooked) in between different spices to sort of clean it out. I just put in a T or
so, whizz it around until it powders, and then dump it out.

-j.

Z GIRL said:

I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was wondering what uses have you
found for your grinder and if anyone has any tips to share.

Always wipe it out with a *dry* cloth/towel. Never let the rotor or blade get wet (and don't try
grinding any fresh herbs).

Other than grinding spices, theres pactically no other uses. Trimming fingernails?

-sw

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Z GIRL said:

I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was wondering what uses have
you found for your grinder and if anyone has any tips to share.

If it's one of those whirly-blade thingies it's not a grinder. So, which spices you tawkin'?

It does have the blades in the bottom but is sold as a grinder. If you are going to tell me its not
a grinder I am sure it will serve its purpose for me ;-) I am not sure what I will use it for
besides maybe cinnamon sticks , nuts , and peppercorns. I am looking for good suggestions like the
one Wayne gave about the dried peppers and the other suggestion that was given about cleaning by
grinding rice through it.

peace, Barbara

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Z GIRL said:

I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was wondering what uses have
you found for your grinder and if anyone has any tips to share.

If it's one of those whirly-blade thingies it's not a grinder. So, which spices you tawkin'?

It does have the blades in the bottom but is sold as a grinder. If you are going to tell me its
not a grinder I am sure it will serve its purpose for me ;-) I am not sure what I will use it for
besides maybe cinnamon sticks , nuts , and peppercorns. I am looking for good suggestions like the
one Wayne gave about the dried peppers and the other suggestion that was given about cleaning by
grinding rice through it.

peace, Barbara

It's certainly called a "grinder" and sold as such, even though it is not technically a grinder. It
chops, much as a food processor chops, but on a tiny scale. To me and almost everyone I know, it's
still a "grinder".

Oh, one word... If you're going to chop some nuts in it, be sure and check it frequently or you'll
end up with nut butter. Please don't ask me know I know this! <G>

Wayne

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I use a Braun coffee grinder for spices. (I have a separate one for coffee.) Best tip I have heard
is to use rice (uncooked) in between different spices to sort of clean it out. I just put in a T
or so, whizz it around until it powders, and then dump it out.

-j.

Running a slice (or whatever fits) of bread thru it cleans it out as well...just in case ya ain't
got no rice handy...

David

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I can assure you that June Oshiro is far more likely to have rice than white bread.

This is indeed true!

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A Tbls kosher salt will clean those whizzers too... then use the salt in the dish you're
cooking...

That's a good idea. I was just throwing away the ground rice powder after the cleaning was finished.

-j.

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A Tbls kosher salt will clean those whizzers too... then use the salt in the dish you're
cooking... the spicy powdered rice is kinda useless, unless you have a sweaty crotch.

Add it to soup to thicken, or make a few Tbls. and make a savory cream of rice. blacksalt who
doesn't use salt very much.

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It does have the blades in the bottom but is sold as a grinder. If you are going to tell me its not
a grinder I am sure it will serve its purpose for me ;-) I am not sure what I will use it for
besides maybe cinnamon sticks , nuts , and peppercorns. I am looking for good suggestions like the
one Wayne gave about the dried peppers and the other suggestion that was given about cleaning by
grinding rice through it.

Use it for anything that is sold in the whole form as well as powdered. Cumin and coriander (mexican
and indian cooking) are much more potent when roasted lightly and then ground immediately. I use
mine to grind my cloves (excess goes in the freezer) cardomon, dried chilis, celery seed, etc.

Shirley Hicks Toronto, Ontario

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I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was wondering what uses have
you found for your grinder and if anyone has any tips to share.

Whole chipotle peppers. In powder form chipotle (which has a nice smoky flavor) is nice sprinkled
in many things you would use chili powder for, or on potato wedges. (but only use a little bit,
its strong!)

Roasting then grinding cumin seeds. Garam masala.