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Re: Oregano

I do most of my herbs in the microwave or a dehydrator (depending on how
much I have to dry - if it is a lot of a single type, I use the dehydrator -
Dry only one variety at a time.

I dry for 1 minute in the microwave at 50% power with a paper towel under
and over it, then flip it, then dry for 30 seconds at 20% power, flip again,
replacing paper towel if needed.  If they are almost dry then I do 10
seconds at 10% power, flip, repeating until done.  If they are not, then I
do 20 seconds at 20% power, flip until they are almost dry; then I go to the
10 seconds at 10% power.  This takes longer, but it doesn't nuke the flavor
out as bad - I have even done basil this way - it turns black, but it still
tastes lots better then the store stuff!!!

Jean (Zone 7 - Fredericksburg, VA)


At 05:36 PM 07/24/97 -0700, you wrote:
>You can dry oregano, and many other herbs in your microwave! Putthem in a
>single layer on a paper towel or two and nuke them for 3-4 minutes.
>Barbara Kafka's "Microwave Gourmet" has the complete directions.
>
>I have done oregano, thyme and dill this way-- the dill retains it color
>really well when it's microwaved!
>
>Enjoy your harvest!
>
>Lisa
>
>(Zone 7, Alexandria, VA.)
>
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