How to make dried cucumber
In the past 10 days, the popularity of homemade food and healthy eating has continued to rise across the Internet. In particular, dried cucumber has become a hot topic due to its low-calorie, portable and easy-to-preserve characteristics. This article will introduce the production method of dried cucumber in detail based on recent hot topics, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Correlation analysis of recent hot topics
| Hot search keywords | Related platforms | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy snack DIY | Douyin/Xiaohongshu | 12 million+ |
| Summer vegetable preservation | Baidu/Zhihu | 8.5 million+ |
| Recommended low-calorie foods | Weibo/Bilibili | 6.8 million+ |
2. The whole process of making dried cucumbers
1. Material selection and processing
| Material | Specification requirements | Dosage reference |
|---|---|---|
| fresh cucumber | Uniform thickness without scratches | 5kg (finished product is about 500g) |
| table salt | Coarse grain sea salt is best | 150g |
| Seasoning | Optional chili/garlic powder | Add to taste |
2. Production steps
①Slicing: Cut the cucumber into 3-5mm slices to ensure uniform thickness.
②salt dehydration: Sprinkle salt into layers and let it sit for 2 hours, then rinse after the water is precipitated.
③press drying: Press with heavy objects for 12 hours, or use a dehydrator for 2 hours
3. Comparison of drying methods
| method | Time consuming | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural sun drying | 2-3 days | zero cost | Need to be protected from dust and insects |
| Oven drying | 4-6 hours | High efficiency | High power consumption |
| food dryer | 8 hours | Even heating | High investment in equipment |
3. Popular and innovative ways to eat
According to data from Xiaohongshu in the past seven days, these new ways of eating have received the highest number of likes:
•spicy crisps: Stir in chili powder + Sichuan pepper powder (heat ↑35%)
•honey lemon flavor: Add honey and lemon juice to dry (21,000+ collections)
•Soak and serve cold: Rehydrate and mix with sesame paste (the related video has been viewed more than 5 million times)
4. Precautions
1.Storage conditions: It is recommended to add desiccant for storage in sealed jars. The shelf life is 1 month at room temperature.
2.Nutrient retention: Low temperature drying (below 60℃) can preserve 80% of vitamin C
3.Safety tips: Mildew cucumbers will produce patulin, discard them immediately if mildew spots are found.
In the recent Douyin "#vegetablespreservationchallenge", the average number of views of the tutorial video on making dried cucumbers reached 890,000 times, indicating that the public has strong demand for such practical life skills. Dried cucumbers made according to the above method can be used as snacks for watching dramas, and can also be used to make soup to enhance the freshness. It is an ideal way to deal with excess cucumbers in summer.
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