Choose fresh lettuce, remove the roots and leaves, cut the lettuce into strips or slices, and then soak it in salt water for 2-3 hours to sterilize, dehydrate and soften it. Put the soaked lettuce on the drying tray, let it dry naturally, and remove the water on the surface.
Put the dried lettuce in the drying place and let it dry. In the process of drying, it is necessary to turn lettuce frequently to avoid mildew or deterioration. It is best to sun-dry in high temperature and sunny weather. Generally, it takes 3-5 days until the dried lettuce turns emerald green. Dried lettuce needs to be stored in a dry and ventilated place to prevent moisture and moisture deterioration. If it needs to be stored for a long time, you can put the dried lettuce in a sealed bag and eat it at any time. ?
It should be noted that in the process of drying and drying, attention should be paid to hygiene and safety to avoid pollution and infection. At the same time, the drying time and method also need to be adjusted according to the local climate and environment.
Matters needing attention in purchasing dried lettuce
1 Look at the appearance: When selecting dried lettuce, the appearance is a very important consideration. Choose dried lettuce with uniform color, smooth surface and no obvious defects.
2. Smell: Dried lettuce should have a fragrant taste. Do not buy it if it has an odor or moldy taste.
3, choose the taste: the taste of dried lettuce should be crisp and chewy, you can try the taste when choosing.
4, look at the packaging: when choosing, you should choose dried lettuce with good packaging and no obvious damage to ensure its dryness and freshness.
5, pay attention to the shelf life: the shelf life of dried lettuce is long, but it is also necessary to pay attention to the shelf life to avoid eating expired dried lettuce.