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:: Basic ::

   To dry fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary
     Tie them together into a bouquet. Then hang them upside down in a ventilated room for 3 to 6 days.

   To dry tender herbs

 

   Distribute them on a mesh screen in a ventilated area until they flake.

   To make a milder chili
     Scrape out the inside veins or soak on very salty water for several hours.
    :: Herbs / Spice ::

   To bring out the flavor in spices
     Toast in a dry skillet over medium heat, then grind in a grinder or with a mortar and pestle.

   To add spice
   If a dish has to cook for a long time, wait until the last hour to add spices. If you cook dishes for too long with spices, the flavor will end up too strong.