Whether you found your favorite type of pepper in the store or on the market, you can turn that bounty into a stock for the winter that will complement the taste of your meals. Here are three ways you can dry a regular or chili pepper at home.
Air drying of paprika
If they are end of summer and beginning of autumn dry with daily temperatures above 20 degrees, the easiest way to dry paprika is in the air.
Step 1: Preparation of paprika
Choose peppers that are not thick, as thicker peppers will not dry quickly enough and may start to change shape.
Choose fresh peppers, without physical damage from insects or diseases.
Step 2: Air drying process
Using a long needle and thread, thread the pepper onto the thread, pulling it through the stem. Leave enough space between the peppers for air flow.
Hang the peppers to dry in a place with good air flow and sun. Depending on the air humidity, this procedure can last 3-4 weeks, until the pepper is completely dry. The pepper is completely dry when it becomes brittle.
Dried pepper like this store in hermetically sealed jars away from sunlight.
Dehydrate the pepper with a food dehydrator
If it happens that the summer is wet, moisture in the air can prevent the pepper from drying naturally in the air. Using a food dehydrator is the fastest and easiest way to dry peppers. It works by circulation, i.e. a gentle flow of slightly heated air.
Step 1: Preparation of paprika
Choose fresh peppers without any visible damage. Small chili peppers you can dry whole. Larger peppers will dehydrate faster when cut into pieces.
Use gloves when handling hot pepper u cut them into equal pieces.
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Step 2: Drying process in a dehydrator
Spread the pepper on a drying rack and adjust the temperature between 50-60 degrees (or according to the instructions for your food dehydrator).
Check during the drying process and remove dry pepper, as not all pieces will dry at the same rate. The pepper is completely dry when it is brittle. The dehydration time can last 4-12 hours, depending on the thickness of the pepper.
Dehydrated paprika store in glass containers with lids, such as jars, away from direct light to preserve the color.
Drying peppers in the oven
You can also dry peppers or chili peppers in the oven at a very low temperature.
Step 1: Preparation of paprika
If the pepper is larger, cut it into equal pieces so that it dries faster, and you can dry the small ones whole.
Step 2: Oven drying process
Arrange the peppers on a baking tray and place in the oven at 65 degrees. Leave the oven door slightly open to allow moisture to escape.
Check the peppers every 30 minutes, turn them if necessary, and remove any dry pieces. Depending on the type of pepper, drying in the oven it can last 1-2 hours. The pepper is completely dry when it is brittle.
Completely keep the dried pepper in hermetically sealed jars, away from sunlight.
Use of dry paprika and chili peppers
Using dried peppers is versatile. You can put them directly in the broth and they will hydrate while the broth boils. You can also grind them into powder and use them in your favorite recipes.
You can also give them rehydrateat evo i how.
Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Insert summer peppers and toast them until fragrant, which is about 30 seconds on each side. Then, add boiling water and let the peppers soak. Add enough water to cover the peppers and let them absorb the water for about 15-30 minutes.
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