Sunbeam DT5600 manual Herb/Spice Preparation, Use

Drying Chart for Herbs and Spices

Herb/Spice	Preparation	Drying time	Use
	Wash, pat dry with paper
Basil	towel. Place leaves	2-4 hours	Soups and sauces.
	onto drying racks.
	Wash, pat dry with paper		Salads, casseroles
Chives	towel. Slice into desired	2-4 hours
			and soups.
	lengths.
			Add to curries and
Chilli, long fresh			stirfries, pound in a
red, halved,	None	6-8 hours	mortar and pestle and
deseeded			sprinkle over bread
			mixtures
	Wash, pat dry with paper		Curries, Thai dishes
Coriander	towel. Place whole stems	2-4 hours
			and soups.
	onto drying racks.
Garlic	Peel and chop,	4-6 hours	Casseroles, soups
	dry in the base		and pasta.
Ginger	Grate or slice, place	4-6 hours	Cakes and curries.
	onto drying racks
	Wash, pat dry with paper
Marjoram	towel. Place whole stems	2-4 hours	Casseroles and soups.
	onto drying racks.
	Wash, pat dry with paper
Mint	towel. Place whole stems	2-4 hours	Thai dishes and sauces
	onto drying racks.
	Wash, pat dry with paper		Soups, casseroles
Oregano	towel. Place whole stems	2-4 hours
			and pasta
	onto drying racks.
	Wash, pat dry with paper
Parsley	towel. Place whole stems	2-4 hours	Soups and casseroles
	onto drying racks.
Rosemary	None	3 hours	Add to scone and bread
			mixes and casseroles
	Wash, pat dry with paper
Thyme	towel. Place whole stems	2-4 hours	Soups and casseroles
	onto drying racks.

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