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These additives added prior to five minutes will greatly
hinder the absorption process.
Methods:
Electric steamer
This is one of the most effective means to rehydrate foods.
It is placed is the bowl and immersed in liquid. The steam
circulates and aids in bringing back to its original state.
Following the guidelines within the owners manual for the
electric steamer of choice
Soaking
For soaking place foods in a shallow pan. Cover with the pre-
ferred liquid. Leave immersed for 1 to 2 hours. If you prefer
to reconstitute overnight leave in the refrigerator.
Boiling Water
Vegetables - place 1 cup dried veggies in 1 cup boiling water.
Soak for 5 to 20 minutes.
Fruits — Put 1 cut fruit and 1 cup water into a pan. Place
on simmer until they are tender to your liking
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Fruit rolls and Leathers:
Leftovers , Yogurt or pureed vegeta-
bles and fruits can be sweetened or
spiced . This type of snack food is
highly nutritious and well as high en-
ergy.
1– Select ripe fruit (may even be slightly overripe) . Make
sure your fruit pairings blend well together. For example,
Pineapple and banana are a winning combination
Puree in a blender until smooth
2– Pour 1 1/2 to 2 cups on to non stick sheets or plastic
wrapped trays.
Helpful hint : The edges have a tendency to dry quicker.
Make your puree 1/8 thick in the center but taper off to 1/4
thick at the edges
3-Place the prepped puree inn the dehydrator with the temp
set at 135degrees Fahrenheit
4– It shall be dry in 4-6 hours
You can tell dryness by them not being sticky to the touch
and will have a bit of a shine to them
Allow to cool and then peel away from the non stick sheets
Roll in a tight cylinder shape
Tightly wrap a piece of plastic wrap around the leather
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