Vegetable Drying Guide - Nesco American Harvest FD-2000 Guide D'entretien Et D'utilisation

VEGETABLE DRYING GUIDE

Vegetables will also vary in their drying times Blanching decreases drying times,
but not all vegetables are blanched Again, the average drying times in the following
table are general and depend on different variables
Food
Artichoke Cut hearts into 1/8"strips
Blanch
Asparagus Wash and cut into 1"
pieces Blanch
Beans: Remove ends, cut into 1"
Green/Wax pieces Blanch
Beets Steam until tender Cool
and peel Cut to 1/2"
Broccoli Wash, cut as for serving
Blanch
Carrots Peel, cut ends, slice
in 3/8" thick or shred
Blanch
Cauliflower Wash, cut as for serving
Blanch
Celery Trim, wash and cut for
1/2" slices Blanch in
celery salt (add equal
parts solution of 1/2 t
baking soda and salt) to 1
cup water
Corn Husk, remove silk and
blanch Remove from cob
Eggplant Slice 1/4" thick Peel,
Blanch
Garlic Separate and peel cloves
Mushrooms* Clean with soft brush,
don't wash
Preparation Drying Time
6-12 hours
3-10 hours
6-12 hours
3-10 hours
4-10 hours
6-12 hours
6-14 hours
3-10 hours
6-12 hours
4-14 hours
6-12 hours
4-10 hours
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Uses
Marinate or dip in
batter and fry
Rehydrate, serve in
cream sauce
Stews, soups and
casseroles
Soups and stews
Soups, quiche or
souffles, cream or
cheese sauce
Salads, soups,
stews and carrot
cake
Soups and stew
Soups, stews and
celery powder
Fritters, soups,
stews or grind for
cornmeal
Cream sauces,
casseroles, dip in
batter and fry
Powder for
seasoning
Rehydrate for
soups, salads,
omelets or frying