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Rehydrating Dried Food

Rehydrate by placing dried foods in a container (with enough water to cover food) and

soaking for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Boiling water rehydrates foods more quickly than cold

water or water at room temperature. Fruits or vegetables may also be rehydrated in liquids

other than water, including fruit juices, cider, vegetable juices, milk, consomme, etc.

Refrigerate these foods while they are soaking to reduce any risk of spoilage. Do not

add seasonings, especially salt or sugar, during rehydration because they slow the

rehydration process.

Cooking with Dried Food

After rehydrating food, cook it as you would normally. If foods are cooked before they are

fully rehydrated, they will cook in a shriveled state and will not be plump. Most fruits and

vegetables will rehydrate to about 80% of their fresh state. Consequently, they are a little

more chewy than a fresh or frozen fruit or vegetable, even when rehydrated.

Dried food used in cooking will absorb additional liquid, so adjust the recipe accordingly

by adding more water.

• vegetables — add one additional cup of water for one cup dried food.

• stewed fruits — add 2 additional cups of water for each cup of fruit, allow to

stand for 1 hour and simmer until tender.

• pies or fillings — use 1 additional cup of water per 1 cup of fruit – less, if you

desire a thicker consistency.

Note: When using fruits in baking or for

ice cream, they may be softened by covering

with boiling water and allowing them to

stand for 5 minutes. Then chop or blend,

depending upon use.

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