Guest guest Posted February 1, 2001 Report Share Posted February 1, 2001 a, Absolutely use the dehydrator - I don't know where you are located but we are in CA and are trying to cut down on energy use wherever possible. A good idea at any time or place. Also you can use temps ranging from 95F to 150F, and the main difference is the time it takes and the flavor. I have noticed that using higher temps in the dehydrator gives a more roasted flavor. Also I would guess that a shorter duration would also mean less energy usage. Some purists don't raise the temp in the dehydrator over 118F but they are confusing wet heat and dry heat, by the way. Enjoy! ----- Original Message ----- From: J.R. & a Augustine Sent: 2/1/2001 6:08:47 AM Subject: crispy nuts Hello all I am making crispy peanuts and have a question. Is it OK to dry these in my dehydrator do you think? She suggests drying in the oven not more than 150 degrees. My dehydrator I can set to 145 degrees. I am trying it, I just do not want to use that much electricity with the oven. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2002 Report Share Posted December 28, 2002 > Well, I haven't had much luck sprouting nuts and seeds, so I'm trying out > crispy nuts now. I did the crispy pecans and they are great! I would like to > eat nuts and seeds regularly and I'm wondering if an overnight soak in brine > is enough to neutralize the enzyme inhibitors for regular (every day) > consumption? does anyone have an opinion on that? >Also, should I go ahead > and soak them in brine for 24 hours as opposed to 12? would the enzyme > inhibitors be *more* neutralized in a 24 hour soak? does anyone here do 24 > hour soaks for crispy nuts? If so, do you change the water at all in the 24 > hours? I follow the NT guidelines - I think it says at least 7 hours or overnight. If you leave them too long they can start to ferment, which I don't think I want. I've not heard of sprouting nuts. I do rinse the nuts after soaking them. My hubbie developed a rash one day that I decided might be related to the walnuts. I suppose I'm losing minerals in rinsing them, but we haven't had more trouble with rash. > > For anyone that sprouts nuts/seeds- after they sprout, do you dry them in > the oven at low temp like crispy nuts? or just put in the fridge damp? In sprouting seeds the objective is to have a fresh green food to put in salads, etc., so it never occured to me to dry them. The only sprouts that get dried, that I know of, is grains that you want to make into flour. Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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