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.
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.