How does the dried compare to the hydrated product for use in recipes that call for hydrated product? For instance I cup dried = x cup moist?
1357106
Good Question! It's hard to say, but these awesome chunks absorb at least 5X their dry weight when cooked in broth or soup. They also expand to about twice their dry size. You'll want to cook them first anyway, because they need about 10 mins of constant simmering to totally soften and absorb liquid. So my advice is to cook a cup or two in veggie broth, then add them to the recipe when cooked. Enjoy!
1357107
I would say at least 7/8 cup of moisture. they are best when they are cooked in food for a while. they take time to hydrate.
1357108
I would say for every dried product cup.. it can be about 1 1/2 cup when moistened
1789236
It grinds both very good. I used dried when I got it and fresh a few days afterwords. Its good for either!
1577511
Do you put things in the wet to dry order? Were all your ingredients fresh? I've used in bread machine, with home ground flours and regular bread recipes hand mixed , kneaded and never had an issue.
2014165
There is no difference in using the oven to dry herbs or using the Sun Oven, much like the cooking of foods by using this. You just need to make sure they are not touching or overlapping and it should work fine for you. But I do not have the personal experience as using it as a dehydrator, but I do have the experience as using it as I would my conventional oven and there is no difference in taste or texture of the food.
787231
It is usually hard, almost like it is freeze dried, but once you open, it should be a soft powder and you just add water. I have ordered often and never had a problem. Enjoy
166068
Dry but I haven't noticed any difference between the two settings. It also says don't do soft cheese but I do shredded mozerella all the time.
2231668
these cups are used for measuring dry ingredients such as flour and sugar. to measure accurately, they must be overfilled and then leveled off with the top. If you are concerned with more precise measurements, you should use a kitchen scale to weigh your ingredients instead. And for liquids use a graduated liquid measuring cup.
445859
Not wetter but it is much better than most ready made GF bread bought at the store and less expensive. I make mine in a bread machine. don't dnow if regular baking it is better.
364307
Good question. It is still new for me and so far I have only used it dry. Sorry
1692614
I have used these as "fill to top." It makes sense in terms of what I remember/was taught for dry measuring cups vs. liquid measuring cups, and given they don't have any internal markings.Sorry if my answer isn't incredibly precise, but I hope it helps!
230777
Can not help you with that. Will say I was not in the end impressed with it. Used it once and it never dried. My fault I don't know but decided that it was not for me.
1494951
I've used both. The only downside I've found here is texture. This brand is very powdery to the point of being messy. The taste is good.
1468364
I haven't used mine for dehydrated items, but it surely should work. I use it for other dry items like crackers and cookies. A friend uses it for dry sausage they do in a dehydrator. I am so glad I purchased this appliance. I use it so much, It seldom even leaves the countertop!
1419329
I use 1 part powder to 4 parts water and it work just fine! and yes the powder and absolutely be added to the dry ingredients and then add the liquids! its up to you how you prefer it!
1745790
You can do both. If you have soaked soy beans, then you select the "soaked beans" option; if not, then select the "dry beans" option. Both have worked for me well.
1383075
You will have instructions with uour dehydrator. Recipes? You really don't need any. ANY fresh fruit can be dried. I've dried tomatoes. I even took small pieces of turkey, sprinkled a little seasoning on meat and made turkey jerky.
2157117
There is literally 1 cup of dehydrated product in each package I.e. you get 1 cup of dehydrated sweet corn, I cup of dehydrated green beans, etc. As the other person who answered said, it requires cooking.