Too much fresh basil? or any fresh herbs? Its nice to grow or buy a whole bunch, but then what do you do if you have more than you can use? The answer is to dehydrate or dry the basil leaves. This drying method is easy, you don’t need a dehydrator or an oven, and its so fast. Here are the easy steps:
1. Wash and DRY basil (or herbs of your choice)
2. Lay flat on a paper towel to absorb moisture.
3. Microwave for 1:00.
4. Feel if the leaves are still bendable.
5. Do one or two (or three?) more 30 second bursts in the microwave.
6. Feel leaves after they have cooled. By now they should crumble easily.
7. Store away for another day!
Easy Peasy!
Does it still have flavor?
Microwaves change the atomic structure of whatever is irradiated with them. Need to use a dehydrator and throw the microwave out the window.
Thanks might do that with my basil today
ill try that with chives, they tend to go weird if i dry them in airing cupboard
do u know if… this could work with… uh you know… cannabis?
Woah! Thank you!
how long can it be stored in the jar?
What a great video?!!! I’ve struggled with using the dehydrator for basil, as it seems as it never fully dries out. Your microwave method is awesome; thanks for sharing.