Can You Dry Herbs Better Using a Microwave ?

Kitchen Experiment : I learned how to dry culinary herbs using a microwave oven ! Easy but... SquareSpace : Start a free trial and get 10% off using : http://www.squarespace.com/frenchguycooking My vintage herb drawers : http://amzn.to/2zkR4fo For the record : 2 layers of parsley leaves took 2 minutes and 15 seconds to fully dry out at 700w-ish ( arf, it's an old microwave oven with no watt power readings ) Honestly there's a learning curve. I used that drying technique to dry parsley, mint, coriander, cilantro, dill and chives in my microwave oven. First, I use the microwave plate, then I used kitchen paper to absorb moisture, and then I flattened the leaves to ensure better moisture absorption, and finally I created a structure to evacuate steam better. Microwave dried herbs are better in terms of texture, flavor and color. And they can be made way faster than using traditional methods like hanging a bunch of herbs upside down, or using a low oven. Support my work on : https://www.patreon.com/frenchguycooking ****************************************** My Favorite Cooking / Baking ware ****************************************** Cheesecloth : http://amzn.to/2sfrLuH Non stick cooling rack : http://amzn.to/2sD9yVp Silicon pastry mat : http://amzn.to/2qVLuM4 Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls : http://amzn.to/2r546Z7 Baker's Half Sheet Tray : http://amzn.to/2s3AXCI Small kitchen scale : http://amzn.to/2s3qwPI Non-contact Digital infrared thermometer : http://amzn.to/2s3j9Yc Lodge Cast Iron Skillet : http://amzn.to/2sCTqCW Digital Food Cooking Thermometer http://amzn.to/2s438RQ ******************* MY FILMING GEAR ******************* Canon 70D Camera : http://amzn.to/2rU1jpS Canon 10-18mm Vlogging lens : http://amzn.to/2qVJuDl Sigma 18-35mm 1.4 all around Food Lens : http://amzn.to/2r1u6cI Canon 100mm Macro Food Lens : http://amzn.to/2rUwukZ Rode VideoMic Pro (microphone) : http://amzn.to/2r4Xc6o Mini tripod : http://amzn.to/2s3uh7J Bigger tripod : http://amzn.to/2sfB3XD Gorillapod Flexible : http://amzn.to/2r1Gx8r My Smartphone with a good lens : http://amzn.to/2sCCegV **************** * SUBTITLES * **************** You want to Help everyone understand that F* French ?? Submit your own subtitle in any language here : http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_panel?tab=2&c=UCPzFLpOblZEaIx2lpym1l1A ********** * MUSIC * ********** Music by YETTZ - Slightly mad https://soundcloud.com/yettz/ive-gone-slightly-mad *************** * MERCH * *************** I have my own BRAND ! Stickers, posters and Pizza Shirt and Power-drill guns in the kitchen :) Buy them and support the French Guy's adventures on : http://www.dftba.com/frenchguycooking ************* * SOCIALS * ************* http://www.facebook.com/frenchguycooking http://instagram.com/frenchguycooking http://www.twitter.com/frenchguycookin ************************** * COOKBOOK PROJECT * ************************** I am thinking of making an über cool cookbook, so if you are interested, drop me a line there : http://www.frenchguycooking.com/the-cookbook-project BIG love, Alex