Onion and Garlic Powder
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Topic: Onion and Garlic Powder
Posted By: Effigy
Subject: Onion and Garlic Powder
Date Posted: 14 September 2013 at 19:36
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Thanks to Brook's suggestion - I experimented overnight with a single onion just to see if drying slices in the oven could work. I sliced the onion as thinly as I could. I arranged the slices on a non-stick biscuit tray in a single layer and set the oven to 65°C /150°F. I watched over them carefully for the first three hours and, satisfied that things were safe, went to bed. This was in the oven this morning, (I pushed it into a heap for the photo)  I put the flakes into a spice mill and processed until all the flakes were dust.  I put it through a sieve and jarred it in an old spice jar, this is how much onion powder you get from 1 medium brown onion.  The result is a surprisingly pleasant condiment. I shall now prepare to make a larger quantity to make the process worthwhile. A full set of pictures will accompany when I get organised. ------------- Resident Peasant |
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Posted By: TasunkaWitko
Date Posted: 14 September 2013 at 19:38
I like! Good job, Anne ~  ------------- If you are a visitor and like what you see, please http://foodsoftheworld.activeboards.net/registration_rules.asp?FID=0" rel="nofollow - click here and join the discussions in our community! |
Posted By: HistoricFoodie
Date Posted: 14 September 2013 at 19:42
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I'm glad it worked out for you, Anne. Garlic should work the same way. In fact, anything you want to dehydrate can be done that way. Just, as I said on the other thread, keep the temp below 165F. You will find, however, that really wet things---like tomatoes---work best on a rack. Otherwise you'll have to turn them during the drying process. |
Posted By: africanmeat
Date Posted: 15 September 2013 at 04:48
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great one . ------------- Ahron |
Posted By: Addtotaste
Date Posted: 15 September 2013 at 05:38
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Brilliant!
Garlic and onion powder without added msg and corn starch is almost impossible to find her ------------- Check out some more recipes and reviews - www.addtotaste.co.za |
Posted By: MarkR
Date Posted: 15 September 2013 at 06:27
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Celery powder made the same way is awesome(stalks only). Anne I wouldn't make too much at one time, it is going to clump up pretty quickly. ------------- Mark R |
Posted By: HistoricFoodie
Date Posted: 15 September 2013 at 07:31
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Good tip, Mark. But what you can do is dry the onions and garlic in bulk (whatever that means, for you), then grind them as you need the powder. |
Posted By: MarkR
Date Posted: 15 September 2013 at 09:24
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Good tip back Brook! ------------- Mark R |