Vegetables That Dry Best - Deni 7100 Use And Care Instructions Manual

7100 Instructions sgle pg 6/18/01
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VEGETABLES THAT DRY BEST

Vegetables Preparation
and Pretreatment
Beets Use small tender beets. Steam
until almost tender. Slice
thick.
Carrots Peel, dice
or microwave blanch
Corn Husk and remove silk, steam or
microwave blanch; cut from cob.
Green Snip off ends; slice diagonally
Beans in inch segments, steam or
microwave blanch, quick
freezing for 30-45 minutes
prior to placing in dehydrator
will tenderize the beans.
Garlic Separate and peel cloves; cut in
half lengthwise
Mushrooms Remove any woody portions
from stem, slice lengthwise
1
/ " thick, steam or
2
microwave blanch.
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Uses
Flake in blender
3 /
" for soups, salads,
8
pickled beets
3 /
" thick and steam Dry soup mixes;
8
grated for carrot
cake.
Fritters, chowders,
soups, stews
Soups, stews or
casseroles
Powder in blender
for seasoning
Use in eggs,
spaghetti or
creamed dishes
Vegetables Preparation
and Pretreatment
Onions Trim ends and remove paper
/
shell. Dice 1 " to 1
4
Peas Shell and steam or microwave
blanch.
Peppers Remove core, dice or slice
thick.
1 /
Potatoes Peel and slice " to
4
Steam or microwave blanch.
Rinse well in cold water to remove
starch.
1 /
Tomatoes Core and slice in
slices.
Uses
Flake in blender;
/
" thick. seasoning
2
Soups, stews, or
cream sauces
3 /
" Seasonings,
8
soups, stews
3 /
" thick. Hash brown
8
potatoes, soups
" thick Powder in blender
2
and use as salad
sprinkles or in
place of tomato
sauce.