Top 8 Best Immersion Blenders in the Philippines 2021 (Hamilton Beach, Cuisinart, and More)

Also known as a hand blender, immersion blenders are very light and user-friendly. You’ll have more control over the texture of your food. Simply adjust its speed to achieve either the smoothest gravy or a mildly chunky vegetable soup.

It is also versatile. It can be your go-to tool for making a variety of homemade recipes – both no-cook ones and those cooked over the stove. Since you can blend the ingredients straight from your bowls and pots, you have the option to prepare food either in smaller amounts if you’re only cooking for 1-2 people or a bigger batch in a pot.

There is also minimal clean-up and fewer dishes to wash. As long as the blade is immersed or dipped into the food container while the motor is on, you’ll avoid spills and splatter. 

Immersion blenders come in many variants. For instance, some brands offer additional attachments so you can enjoy more food prep functions like whisking and chopping. Let us guide you on what to consider before buying an immersion blender.

Most immersion blenders are attached to a cord for its power source. This is ideal if you have a counterspace in your kitchen with a nearby outlet. You can simply designate a station for food preparation and blending. 

This way, your blender has a constant power supply and will be able to blend several kinds of ingredients – even frozen fruits and vegetables. Just be mindful of getting the cords tangled or burned as well as knocking over other kitchen items while using the blender.

On the other hand, a cordless immersion blender is more portable and offers more freedom when blending. You can blend in whichever direction. You can carry it anywhere in the kitchen, the dining table, even the living area. However, it tends to be less powerful and is mostly suitable for soft ingredients such as mayonnaise and whipped cream. 

The blending power of this kitchen tool is based on its speed settings and wattage. 

Most immersion blenders feature one or two speed options – a slow one for whisking and emulsifying – perfect for making homemade sauces and dips, and a faster level for pulverizing and mashing ingredients such as nuts, potatoes, or frozen fruits.

Moreover, if you’ll be using the immersion blender for basic and occasional mixing, go for a motor with at least 100 watts. A countertop blender typically has 500 watts, so if you are planning to use your stick blender with the same workload, pick a model with a motor between 225 and 600 watts. 

Select an immersion blender that is easy to grip with one hand. Your immersion blender must be comfortable to hold, and you should be able to press the on/off and speed buttons effortlessly – the bigger the buttons, the better.

It must be lightweight – a maximum of 3 pounds is recommended. It should not easily slide off your fingers for smooth maneuvering. For instance, you can look for a non-slip rubber handle for more security while blending.

Meanwhile, the blade guard refers to the dome-shaped part of the immersion blender, which covers the blades. Wide blade guards with large vents are better at circulating the food – resulting in faster blending and easier clean-up.

If you’re worried about scratching your non-stick pans and pots, there are immersion blenders with a stainless-steel blade guard that has a silicone edge for a layer of protection. 

Some immersion blenders also include additional wand attachments for whisking, chopping, and frothing. This is ideal if you want more blending functions that mimic other kitchen tools like hand mixers and food processors. This way you’ll get an all-in-one appliance that is ideal when you have limited storage space.

Another useful accessory is a blending jar. This allows you to purée or mix ingredients in a more enclosed container – keeping the food close to the blades for better blending as well as reducing the likelihood of splattering. You can also use this food cup for storing your pre-prepped ingredients for cooking at a later time.

Now that you’re more familiar with immersion blenders, scroll down to see our top 8 finds – all of which are available online.

In the YouTube video above by Steve Owens, he shares 5 easy recipes that you can try using an immersion blender. Here you can learn how to make homemade mayonnaise, hummus, mango smoothie, buttermilk pancakes, and cream of tomato soup.

The steps are very simple – just pour all the ingredients into your deep container and remember to submerge the head of the blender into the food first before turning it on – this way you’ll prevent any spills and splatters. 

Ingredients:

Egg Mayonnaise

• 300ml / 10oz of vegetable oil
• Salt & Pepper
• 1 teaspoon of vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of mustard
• 1 teaspoon of lemon/lime juice
• 1 egg

Hummus

• 2 tablespoons of chickpea juice
• 1 can of chickpeas
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of tahini
• 1 lime, juice, and zest
• Salt & Pepper
• Garlic

Mango Smoothie

• 1 cup of frozen mango, diced
• 1 cup of coconut or almond milk
• Pinch of salt

Buttermilk Pancakes

• 1 Egg
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 2 tablespoons of melted butter

- To cook, simply add a little butter for the pan then serve the pancakes with maple syrup and extra butter

Cream of Tomato Soup

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 6 tomatoes, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 8 fresh basil leaves

Trying different recipes allows you to have more control over the freshness of the ingredients as well as the kind of sweeteners, fat, or oil that you add to it. Click the article links below to see our recommended kitchen tools and appliances that will inspire you to prepare healthier meals and desserts at home.

Immersion blenders are a handy blending tool that is compact and easy to use. Its versatility allows you to save on ingredients, time, and storage space in addition to its capacity to emulsify, purée, whisk, and chop.

Preparing homemade meals and merienda is not really overwhelming, especially when tools such as immersion blenders simplify the process and minimize the clean-up. You can easily whip up both healthy and cheat day treats; whether you’re craving soup, a pasta dish, a smoothie, or pancakes.

Author: Ayeza E. Mangulabnan

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