Freeze-dried eggs are an incredibly useful and versatile way to store eggs, whether for the short or long term. Freeze-dried raw eggs reconstitute quickly with a bit of cool water, and are perfect for use in all manner of recipes. Freeze-dried scrambled eggs, on the other hand, are best...
To reconstitute shallots just cover them in water and let them stand for 5 minutes and then drain them. For raw dishes, such as salads, just toss them into the dish. They have enough internal moisture to reconstitute themselves. Why do onions make you cry? When you are growing onions, th...
To preparedried shiitake mushrooms, place them in hot water and let them soak for 20 to 30 minutes. Some mushrooms will reconstitute quickly while others may take longer. The mushrooms are ready to use when they feel bouncy and can easily be bent. If you feel any hard part, leave then i...
Most of us would probably find less than satisfactory soaking raisins in water in an effort to reconstitute grapes, or any attempts to make a nice tender piece of steak by soaking a hunk of teriyaki flavored beef jerky. You may, however, be surprised by the variety of foods which can be ...
Separate the layers of green onions, and add them to the soup. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Recipe Tips Dashi is a basic stock used in Japanese cooking which is made by boiling dried kelp (seaweed) and dried bonito (fish). Instant dashi ...
1 tablespoon freeze-dried onions (or 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes) 1-1/2 teaspoons powdered chicken flavor base (or bouillon granules) 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder ¼ teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican preferred) 1/2 teaspoon freeze-dried cilantro (or 1/8 teaspoon dried...
For fresh leaves, it is best to grow them, yourself. There are a few places that sell the dried leaves, which reconstitute beautifully. If you can grow a Moringa tree, or several as a hedge, you can strip the leaves off the Moringa branches, and add them to your regular food. The ...
Dried minced garlic is another form in which people use garlic. Dry minced garlic will enhance the flavor of just any dish you add it. Stews, meat, and pastas will become more delicious with the addition of minced garlic. You may even reconstitute minced garlic in water and use it just ...
If you’re short on freezer space, you can boil the stock down to a concentrate or evenhomemade bouillon cubesthat you can reconstitute later with more water. When I’ve done this in the past, it took hours to boil down, but the cubes were very handy to have stashed in the freezer...
These are powders made from vegetables that have been dried in a dehydrator and then ground down into a fine powder. You can use just about any vegetable to make your dehydrated vegetable powder; it’s really fun to come up with different blends of vegetable powders to use in creative from...