How to Rehydrate Dried Herbs

Basic Rehydration

• 1

  Immerse the dried herbs in a small bowl of water, with enough water to cover the herbs completely.

• 2

  Cover the container tightly.

• 3

  Allow the herbs to stand in the water for 10 minutes to become fully rehydrated. Strain the excess water from the herbs and use in the chosen recipe. This should only be done if water is being used as the rehydrating material.

Italian Vinaigrette

• 4

  Combine 3 tbsp. of olive oil with 2 tbsp. of vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.

• 5

  Add 1/2 tsp. dried garlic, 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

• 6

  Allow the mixture to rest in a tightly covered dish for 10 minutes to rehydrate the dried herbs.

Lemon Dressing

• 7

  Combine 3 tbsp. of olive oil with 3 tbsp. of lemon juice.

• 8

  Add 1/2 tsp. of dried oregano and 1/2 tsp. of dried garlic.

• 9

  Rehydrate the dried herbs in the mixture in a tightly covered bowl for 10 minutes.