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.
1 To get a head start, start the seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last spring frost. 2  Ensure your outdoor site gets 6 to 8 hours of full Sun daily; soil should be moist and well-drained. 3  After the last frost date, plant the seeds/seedlings in the ground about Â¼-inch deep.4  The soil should be around 70ÂºF for best growth. Another storage method is drying the basil (although some of the flavor will be lost). 2  Pinch off the leaves at the stem and place them in a well-ventilated and shady area. 3  After 3 to 4 days, if the plants are not completely dry, place them in the oven on the lowest heat setting with the door slightly open.