Drying eggplants - a tried and tested method of preservation
Drying fruits is the oldest method of preserving food. Eggplants are also easy to use in this way. If your eggplant care has been too good, there are several ways to preserve the fruit.
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Drying options:
- Hanging on a thread
- oven
- Dehydrator
- On grate outdoors
Prepare eggplants
After harvest the eggplants are washed and dried well. Then remove the stem attachment. Cut the eggplant into thin slices. The thinner the slices, the faster they dry.
Hang to dry
The eggplant slices are threaded in the middle. The thread is hung in an airy, preferably dry place. The eggplants should not be dried directly in the blazing sun, as this will fade the fruits and destroy the valuable vitamins too much.
Dry in the oven or automatic dehydrator
The oven is preheated to the lowest temperature. One or more grids are covered with parchment paper. The grids are pushed into the warm oven. The slices are turned over several times so that they dry on both sides. The dehydrator is preheated according to the instructions. Place the slices on the racks with a little space between them and slide them into the machine. Turning around is not necessary here.
Dry flat
A rack is also well suited for drying lying down. It is placed in a warm, dry place and covered with the panes. The discs must be turned over regularly.
When does the drying process end?
Depending on the thickness of the slices and the Eggplant variety it takes several days for the slices to dry thoroughly. It is stored in airtight jars that are stored in the dark.
Tips & Tricks
If you have too many Eggplants in the greenhouse or have planted outdoors, drying is the ideal solution. Dried aubergines are used like dried tomatoes and give dishes a very special flavor.
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