New Season Eggplant and Pepper Dryers

New Season Eggplant and Pepper Dryers

Drying winter eggplant at home; It is one of the indispensable traditions of Antep people.

It is actually quite easy to dry stuffed eggplant. Eggplants are washed well. Then cut off the head of the eggplant. Remove the fleshy parts of the eggplants with a vegetable carver. When carving eggplants, be careful not to puncture the outer shell. After hollowing out the eggplants, thread them onto the quilt thread with a needle. Make sure there is some space between the eggplants, otherwise there may be areas that do not dry out. Hang it in a high place exposed to sunlight and wait until it dries. It may take an average of 7 to 10 days to dry. You can also cut the eggplants into large cubes and dry them for food by laying them out in the sun. You should be careful when drying eggplants and throw away rotting or spoiled eggplants, otherwise they may damage other eggplants.

You can put dried eggplants in a cloth bag or a bag and put a clove of peeled garlic and 1 teaspoon of baking soda inside and keep them in a cool and moisture-free place.

Drying bell pepper at home; Bell peppers should be thin and fresh. Wash it well and leave it to absorb the water. Then remove the stems of the peppers and clean the seeds inside. The seeds will cause the pepper to rot, so clean it well. Cut a long string and thread the needle through the peppers. Thread the peppers on strings with their mouths facing the bottom. Leave a little distance between the threads when threading them to dry evenly. Hang it in a place that doesn't get too much sun. Let it sit until it browns and dries. If it rains while drying, be careful not to get rainwater on them, otherwise the peppers will rot.

You should keep it in an environment away from moisture and light. Put them in cloth bags and hang them in a cool place.