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.
Spread dried mushrooms (or all those snipped stems) in a single layer on a small baking sheet and gently toast them in a 250Â° oven until they are completely dry and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool, and then grind to a powder in a clean coffee or spice grinder. Stir the intensely flavorful powder into stocks, soups, sauces or casseroles; knead into bread or pasta dough; season a roast or sprinkle over pizza. You can store the powder in a glass jar in a cool, dark cupboard for up to three months. Drying.