Introduction to the dried vegetable varieties and water hair methods in the village.
Rural areas are very rich in dried vegetables, which are usually dried or dried to remove moisture for long-term preservation. Here are some common varieties of dried vegetables and how to hydrate them::
Dried beans: Water method: Soak the dried beans in warm water, generally for 4-6 hours, until the beans are completely soft. After that, it can be cleaned and used for cooking.
Dried mushrooms: Water method: Soak in cold water, depending on the type and size of the mushroom, generally ranging from 30 minutes to a few hours. Once the mushrooms are soft, change the water several times to remove impurities, and finally wash them well.
Dried daylily: Water method: Soak the daylily in warm water, which generally takes 1-2 hours. After soaking, it is cleaned and can be used in stewed soups or stir-fries.
Dried fungus: Water hair method: Soak in cold water, the fungus will absorb water and swell within a few hours. After soaking, remove the hard pedicle, wash it and use it.
Dried kelp: Rinse the dried kelp with clean water and soak it in warm water, which generally takes 1-2 hours. After soaking, wash repeatedly to remove salt and sand from the kelp.
Dried bamboo shoots: Water hair method: Soak dried bamboo shoots in cold water, which generally takes a few hours to overnight. After soaking, it is cleaned and can be used in stews or stir-fries.
Dried chili peppers: Water hair method: Dried chili peppers generally do not need to be soaked for a long time, and can be quickly soaked with warm water before cooking to remove dust and impurities on the surface.
Dried white fungus: Water hair method: Soak in cold water, which takes a few hours to a night. After soaking, remove the yellow hard pedicle and wash it well.
When drying vegetables, the temperature of the water should not be too high, so as not to destroy the nutrients and flavor of the ingredients. In addition, the soaking time of different types of dried vegetables will be different and need to be adjusted according to the actual situation. When cooking, you can cook dried vegetables with other ingredients according to your personal taste and recipe requirements to make a variety of delicious dishes.