dried radish (菜脯乾)



ingredients:
- 1 - 2 radish(es)
- 1 - 2 tbsp kosher salt (optional, but salt can reduce the bitter taste)

1. Clean the radish(es) peel off the skin, cut into 1” x 4” size and 1/2” thick。

2. Add kosher salt, mix well. Let rest for 2 to 3 hrs. Turn over every 30 minutes. 

3. Put a heavy thing on top of the radish(es), and stay over night. (This process can reduce the bitter flavour from the radish)

4. Remove all the water.

Traditional way:
5. Spread them on a basket or drink rack.  Dry them in full sun about 10 days.  Store them in refrigerator during the night time.

6. When they're ready, the color of the radish will turn to light brown. Place them in air tight container or plastic bag. Store them in the refrigerator.  Ready to use.


OR dry them in oven:
- after Step 5, bake them on oven for 175F about 1 hr.

OR dry them by dehydrator (I like this one):
- after Step 5, use dehydrator, set 132F for 24 - 36hrs.

This one used dehydrator


ref: https://caroleasylife.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-post_21.html