To make dried okra, wash and prepare the pods by cutting off the ends. Cut the pods into 1/4-inch rounds or 1 inch pieces, and place them in a single layer on a dehydrator tray. Dehydrate at 125°F...
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To dehydrate green beans, rinse and blanch them. Place them in a single layer on a dehydrator tray and dry them at 125°F for 6-8 hours in a food dehydrator. The beans are done when they are crispy...
To dehydrate broccoli, wash and trim it into small florets. Blanch the pieces by dropping them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes before submerging them in cold water. Place the prepared slices on...
To dehydrate vegetables in an oven, slice them into thin pieces. Blanch the veggies for 3-5 minutes, and pat them dry. Lay the slices in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and...
To dry reishi mushrooms, wash and cut them into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the slices on a dehydrator tray and dry them for 4-6 hours in a food dehydrator at 110°F. Once dry, store them in an...
Shiitake mushrooms can be dried in three ways: using a food dehydrator, an oven, or using the natural heat from the sun. Dried shiitakes have a meaty texture and delicious umami flavor, and make a...