Chili peppers can be dried in an oven at very low temperatures. They can also be dried in the sun, dried in a food dehydrator, or hung in a dry place at home. The latter is my favorite way because it brings festive colors to summer and autumn
Note that chili peppers are a stimulating substance. If possible, wear gloves when handling chili peppers. After coming into contact with chili peppers, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly. Do not scratch your eyes, nose, face, or any other sensitive parts of the body after treatment. Take additional precautions for children, pets, or anyone who is sensitive to spicy food
Before starting the drying process, check each chili pepper. If they are soft, moldy, or have other lesions, they should be picked out
If you have a chili dryer, this is the fastest and easiest way to dry chili peppers. If your chili peppers are of moderate size, you can cut them into rectangles and place them on a tray in a dryer, with enough space for each slice to ensure good airflow. Small chili peppers (3 centimeters or less) can be completely dried The main principle of
is to evenly lay the material on the mesh belt. The mesh belt adopts 12-60 mesh steel wire mesh belt, which is dragged back and forth by the transmission device in the dryer. Hot air flows through the materials, and water vapor is discharged from the dehumidification hole, achieving the purpose of drying. The length of the box body is composed of standard sections. To save space, the drying mechanism can be divided into multiple layers, Common ones include two rooms with three floors, two rooms with five floors, with a length of 6-40m and an effective width of 0.6-3.0m
If your chili dryer has a temperature setting, please adjust the temperature of the chili dryer to 20-80 ℃. Leave the chili peppers in the dehydrator for 8-12 hours and check every other period to see if there is any smaller or thinner dry matter. Larger chili slices may take several hours to dehydrate. Once the chili peppers become dry and crispy, they are complete
Dry chili peppers can be stored in a sealed container and kept dry. This method can preserve for four to five years. Crushed pepper can be stored in the same way, but it is best to use it within a year to maintain its optimal flavor
