How to dry celery at home: dry the roots, stems and leaves of celery

How to dry celery root

Product preparation

Root crops for drying should be dense, light-colored, without damage or rot. The roots are thoroughly cleaned of soil residues and washed in running water.

To remove the thick skin, you will need a sharp knife or vegetable peeler. Peeled root vegetables should be chopped. This can be done in several ways:

• chop the root using a coarse grater;
• cut into thin long strips using a knife or a special grater for Korean salads;
• chop the celery into thin slices using a vegetable peeler;
• cut the vegetable with a knife into rings no more than 5 millimeters thick.

Drying time using any of the methods below will depend on the method of grinding the product.

Drying methods

Celery root can be dried using the following methods:

• On air. The crushed root is placed on baking sheets, sieves or grates in a thin layer. The containers are placed in a dry and well-ventilated area. It is better not to expose the vegetable to direct sunlight. The cuttings need to be stirred periodically. Drying time – 14 – 20 days.
• In the oven. Line baking sheets with parchment and place celery on them. Drying should be carried out in an oven preheated to a temperature of 50 - 60 degrees, with the door slightly open.
• In an electric dryer. The temperature on the device is set within 50 degrees. The racks with celery are swapped every 1.5 hours to ensure uniform drying. Drying time – 10 hours.

A video from the Ezidri Master channel will show how to properly dry celery and parsley roots in an electric dryer

How to dry leaf celery

Product preparation

Celery greens are sorted, getting rid of yellowed and wilted leaves. Then it is rinsed to remove dust and dirt in cool water. To get rid of excess liquid, lay the grass on paper towels and dry.

You can dry greens in whole branches, individual leaves or in crushed form.

Drying methods

Greens can be dried in four different ways:

• On air. The greens are laid out on flat plates or racks and put in a dark place, preferably in a draft. To prevent celery from rotting, it needs to be tossed quite often. The twigs can also be dried in bunches by hanging them on a rope with their foliage down.
• In the oven. Greens should be dried at the minimum temperature of the device, with the door open. Celery is placed on baking sheets in a thin layer.After every hour in the oven, the product should be checked for readiness.
• In an electric dryer. The greens are dried using a special mode designed for drying herbs. The temperature on it is programmed no higher than 40 degrees, which allows you to preserve as much as possible all the beneficial properties and aromatic substances.

• In the microwave. This method is only suitable for a small amount of greens, and requires constant monitoring of the cooking process. The chopped herb is placed on paper plates and placed in the oven. The power of the unit is set at 700 W, and the exposure time is 2 minutes. After the beep, the celery is checked for readiness. If necessary, repeat the procedure.

Watch this video from Excellent Farming on how to air dry celery greens.

How to dry petiole celery

Product preparation

Celery petioles are sorted out, removing damaged and wilted stems. Then the greens are washed and chopped into small cubes, 1.5 - 2 centimeters long. The finer the celery is chopped, the faster it will dry out.

Drying methods

The main methods of drying stalked celery are in the oven and in an electric dryer.

The oven temperature is set at 60 degrees, and the door ajar allows air circulation. Pallets with chopped petioles are placed in the oven for 2 hours. After this time, the pieces are mixed. Drying continues in this mode for 10 - 12 hours.

If an electric dryer is used for dehydration, then the temperature on it is set to 55 - 60 degrees. To ensure that the pieces dry evenly, the racks are swapped from time to time.

How to store dried celery

Any type of celery should be kept in dark glass or plastic jars. The lid must be screwed tightly to prevent moisture from entering. The shelf life of dried celery is 1 – 2 years.