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.
Wash and thoroughly dry all basil leaves. Lay an individual layer of basil leaves on a dry paper towel on your microwave's plate. Cover the leaves with another paper towel. Let the microwave run for 30 seconds. Turn leaves over, and let it run for another 30 seconds.