Five ways to bring out the best in dried vegetables

It's not just about rehydrating. Here are 5 ways to enjoy dried vegetables deliciously. The beauty of dried vegetables is that their uses are endless, from soaking them in oil to turning them into powder.

How to use dried vegetables ①: Simply place on top

Dried vegetables can be eaten as they are. Topping salads or pizzas with them makes them look great.

[Recommended ways to eat]

1. Salad topping
2. Pizza topping
3. Sweet topping

How to use dried vegetables ②: Add as they are

One of the appeals of dried vegetables is their convenience, as they can be quickly added to soups or miso soup without needing to be boiled.

[Recommended ways to eat]

1. Miso soup
2. Potage soup
3. Jelly

How to use dried vegetables ③: Rehydrate in water

While the chewy texture as-is is good, rehydrating them in water softens them and brings out the vegetables' natural sweetness, adding depth to your dishes. Soaking them for about 10-20 minutes is a convenient amount of time. Click here for how to rehydrate each vegetable.

For example, with tomatoes, soaking them for about an hour will make them similar in texture to fresh ones.

[Recommended ways to eat]

1. Kiriboshi daikon (dried daikon radish)
2. Goya champuru (Okinawan stir-fry)
3. Quiche

How to use dried vegetables ④: Soak in oil

It's also recommended to soak them in olive oil and add them as toppings or ingredients to dishes when you want to use them.

[Recommended ways to eat]

1. Salad topping
2. Pizza topping
3. Gazpacho

How to use dried vegetables ⑤: Powder (roughly chopped)

This is a way to use vegetables that would be difficult with fresh ones. Because they are dried, you can turn them into powder with a food processor or similar tool. When mixing into cake batter, make it fine; when you want to enjoy the texture and appearance, make it coarse.

【Recommended ways to eat】

1. Cake batter
2. Cake topping
3. Sauce for meat or fish

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