Aromatic herbs, in addition to being very good in the gardens, can be used as decorative plants at home, keeping them in the kitchen, where their qualities will be used to prepare delicious dishes. But of course, to be able to do that it is very important to dry them well.
So if you don't know how to dry aromatic herbs, or you have doubts, we hope that after reading the article all of them have been resolved.
How to dry aromatic herbs?
For culinary use
If you want to dry them to use in the kitchen, cut those twigs that you like, clean them well with water and then shake them gently to remove as much water as possible. Now, place them on a flat kitchen paper and let them dry.
Dry them outside
This method is not used much, but if you need aromatic herbs to do some craft work, it can help you. You just have to cut them when they are dry, tie them using a rubber band, hang them upside down in a place exposed to the sun and protect them with a paper bag.
Dry the aromatic herbs in the oven
For both culinary and medicinal use, drying them in the oven is a highly recommended method. To do this, you have to set the oven to the lowest possible temperature and leave the door open. Following, place the herbs on a baking sheet and place on the lowest setting. Turn them frequently so that they dry properly and remove them as soon as you notice them a little crunchy.
What are the aromatic herbs that can be dried?
All of them can be dried, but some are more difficult than others due to the characteristics of their leaves. For example, the simplest are those with heavy leaves, such as bay leaves, rosemary or thyme; On the other hand, those of basil, parsley, mint or tarragon can be affected by fungi very quickly.
Therefore, it is best to experiment and see how they dry.
If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to ask.