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.
Quick Answer. Dry basil in an oven by washing the basil, drying it thoroughly in a salad spinner and placing the leaves in a single layer on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Place the basil in the top rack of the oven at the lowest temperature setting for up to four hours.
I also have used paper grocery bags to dry the basil. Just put the fresh basil in the bag loosely and once a day fluff it to keep spot from molding and in about a week it is ready to go. I store my basil in bags in the freezer where it stays fresh and good for about 2 years (vs 6 months at room temp).