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.
4. Spread the whole leaves out evenly on the parchment paper or chop or clip herbs into 1/4 pieces or so onto parchment lined cookie sheet. 5. Place in oven on top rack for 2 to 4 hours or until basil crumbles easily between your fingers. Drying times may vary according climate conditions and relative humidity. 6. Gather up the parchment paper into a funnel and place smallest end over the mouth of a clean, completely dry jar and seal tightly.