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Herb Drying Guide
Most herbs may be dried in ElectriQ dehydrator right on the plant stalk and stem. Seeds and leaves are
easily stripped from the plant when dry. Drying temperature should be 40
℃
. Do not dry herbs with fruits
and vegetables. Store in glass containers in a cool, dark place to reduce flavour loss. Label clearly before
storage because they are difficult to recognize when dry. Do not powder until you are ready to use.
Average Drying
Food Preparation
Drying
Time
Temp. Uses
Anise Leaves Rinse in cold water, pat dry 1-3 hrs 40 ℃
Soups, stews, sauces and
vegetable and fruit salads.
Anise Seeds Rinse in hot water, pat dry 2-5 hrs 40 ℃ Rehydrate, serve in
cream sauce
Basil Leaves Clip leaves 3 to 4 inches 20-24 hrs 40 ℃ Italian and Mediterranean
(break veins and
stems to aid drying)
from top of plant just dishes, tomato dishes, meat
as first buds appear pat dry salads, soups, fish, poultry
Caraway
Clip entire plant. Dip in boiling
water, pat dry
2-5 hrs 40 ℃
Pork, sauerkraut, rye bread,
cheese, vegetables, cookies
Chili Peppers Rinse and dice, pat dry 5-12 hrs 40
℃
Powder for seasoning
Chives Leaves Chop, rinse in cold 20-24 hrs 40 ℃ Mild onion flavor , use
water, pat dry in moist recipes
Coriander Leaves Clip with stems. Rinse 15-18 hrs 40
℃
Mexican, Chinese and
in cold water, pat dry Mediterranean dishes
Coriander Seeds Clip entire plant. Dip in 2-5 hrs 40 ℃ Sausage, pickling spices
boiling water, pat dry apple, and pear dishes
Cumin Seeds Rinse in cold water, pat dry 2-5 hrs 40 ℃ Curries and chili dishes
Dill Leaves Rinse in cold water, pat dry 1-3 hrs 40
℃
Salads, vegetables potatoes& Fish
Fennel Rinse in cold water, pat dry 1-3 hrs 40 ℃ Salads, soups or stews
Fennel Seeds Rinse in cold water, pat dry 2-5 hrs 40 ℃ Cakes, cookies, breads
Garlic Clove Cut in half lengthwise, pat dry 6-12 hrs 40
℃
Salt, powder, recipes
Ginger Root Rinse, slice 3/8” or grate, pat dry 2-5 hrs 40 ℃
Meat, vegetables, cookies &
dessert dishes
Ginger Leaves Rinse in cold water, pat dry 1-3 hrs 40 ℃ Soups
Marjoram Leaves Rinse in cold water, pat dry 1-3 hrs 40
℃
Italian, meat, fish, egg & poultry
dishes
Mint Leaves Rinse in cold water, pat dry 20-24 hrs 40 ℃ Sauces, mint jelly & lamb dishes
Mustard Seeds Rinse in cold water, pat dry 2-5 hrs 40
℃
Corned beef, sauerkraut, salad
dressings & cabbage
Oregano Leaves Rinse in cold water, pat dry 15-18 hrs 40 ℃
Italian, Greek, Mexican & tomato
dishes
Parsley Leaves/stem Rinse in cold water, pat dry 20-24 hrs 40
℃
Powder, use leaves for flakes