Directions. Soak the rice in a container that holds at least twice the volume of rice: Cover the rice with 2 to 3 inches of room-temperature water and soak for 6 to 24 hours. If you need to shorten the soaking time, soak the rice in warm (about 100 degree) water for 2 hours.
Prepare your oven or food dehydrator. Basil leaves dry beautifully in either an oven set to very low heat or a food dehydrator. If you're using the oven, set it to the lowest temperature - 200 Â°F (93 Â°C) or lower. If you're using a food dehydrator, ready it for operation according to the manufacturer's instructions.
To dry peppers, cut them into strips and place them in a food dehydrator for two to four hours. You can also dry them on a cookie sheet in the oven. Turn the oven on to its lowest temperature -- 140 to 170 F. Leave the door slightly ajar so air circulates freely and stir the peppers occasionally.