WetAir recipes
Dried rosemary
Fragrant culinary herbs dried without excessive heat.
Store the dried leaves whole and crumble them after cooling, just before use.
Dried rosemary keeps a clean aroma when the herb is prepared promptly, the trays stay uncrowded and completion is judged by physical condition.
| Temperature | Dehydrator stage: 45 °C / 113 °F |
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| Drying time | 1–4 hours |
| Ready when | After brief cooling, leaves should crumble readily between the fingers and slender stems should snap. Elapsed time alone does not confirm completion. |
| Compatible models | WetAir WFD-K1000S, WetAir WFD-K700BSS |
Ingredients
- rosemary 240 g
Method
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Prepare
Keep the tender rosemary tips and set aside heavily woody stem sections.
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Rinse the rosemary under cool running water and discard soiled or damaged leaves.
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Shake water from the rosemary gently and dry the surface well so droplets do not slow the process.
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Arrange and dry
Arrange the herb in one loose layer without covering leaves with one another.
Leave space between pieces so air can move freely around them. -
Select the temperature shown in the table above and leave a clear airflow path between trays.
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Check a small sample regularly. Remove finished leaves and continue drying the rest until done.
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Check and cool
Let the herbs cool completely before crumbling or packing them.
Check the texture on a separate piece after it cools briefly.
After cooling
Keep the herb whole in a dry airtight container, away from heat, light and moisture.
How to enjoy it
Crumble a small portion immediately before using it with roast potatoes, bread and marinades so the aroma lasts longer.
Sources and evidence
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Frequently asked questions
Should I crush the herb before storage?
Keeping leaves whole and crumbling them just before cooking helps retain their aroma for longer.
What if the leaves bend after cooling?
Return them to the dehydrator and test again after cooling. Pliable leaves have not reached the required endpoint.