Drying Vegetables, PreTreatment, Steam Blanching

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DRYING VEGETABLES

Vegetables dried at home require a little more effort in processing and storage than do fruits because they are low in acid and have little sugar. Some vegetables such as broccoli or asparagus have a poor quality when rehydrated, and are better frozen than dried. Others, such as potatoes, are available at reasonable prices all year round and may not be worth your time to dry them unless they are used for lightweight camping. Be selective in the vegetables you choose to dry, following the recommended guidelines. Vegetables that are not listed do not dry satisfactorily.

Preparation

Select only the highest quality, fresh, crisp and tender vegetables for drying. Wash vegetables carefully just before processing to remove dirt and bacteria. Most vegetables should be peeled, trimmed, cut, or shredded prior to drying.

PreTreatment

Steam blanching vegetables prior to drying destroys the enzymes that produce off-flavors during storage, resulting in poor texture and poor rehydration. Steam blanching is preferred over water blanching because there is less flavor and vitamin loss. Microwave blanching is also excellent and usually keeps a brighter color in the vegetables.

Steam Blanching

Layer prepared vegetables in the top portion of a steamer, no more than 2 to 2-1/2 inches deep. Steam until the vegetables are heated all the way through, but are not cooked enough to eat (usually 2 to 3 minutes). Small pieces may need occasional stirring to steam blanch evenly. Transfer steamed vegetables directly to drying trays working as quickly as possible.

Microwave blanching

Microwave ovens are convenient for blanching fresh vegetables. Prepare vegetables as for steam blanching. Place vegetables with small amount of water (refer to your microwave oven cooking chart) in a covered casserole dish. Cook for only 1/4 to 1/3 the time specified in the chart stirring well after half of the blanching time. Microwave blanched vegetables will be more brightly colored than those that are steam blanched. Transfer blanched vegeta- bles directly to drying trays working as quickly as possible.

Drying

Dry vegetables until they are tough or brittle and package according to directions under STORAGE.

7100 specifications

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Deni 7100 manual Drying Vegetables, PreTreatment, Steam Blanching, Microwave blanching

Models: 7100