Preparation for drying

Before introducing the drying method of cauliflower, we must first mention the picking of cauliflower, because only the cauliflower picked in time can ensure the high quality of the dried products. The flower buds of cauliflower should be fully developed and mature, but they have not been picked before opening. The time is generally between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. in case of cloudy and rainy days, the flower buds will open earlier. At this time, they can be picked in advance. The picked flower buds should be soaked in boiling water for a few minutes until the color of the flower buds fades, and then take them out to cool naturally. Finally, it can be dried

Specific measures for drying

1. Sun dry

The first step is to spread the yellow vegetables on the shelf with a thickness of about 30 cm, and then put them on the shelf for the first two or three hours, and then turn them to about 30 cm. In the evening, pay attention to put the cauliflower away and cover it with a cloth to prevent the sun dried cauliflower from getting damp again. Generally, it should be dried until the cauliflower is pinched tightly, loosened and naturally stretched, and the flower buds will not stick together. In case of continuous cloudy weather, steam and fumigate with 5 / 1000 sulfur to prevent the Yellow cauliflower from mildew and decay

2. Drying

Generally, about five kilograms of treated cauliflower can be placed on the baking plate per square meter. In the early stage of drying, the water content of cauliflower is still relatively large. You can adjust the temperature of the drying room to between 80 ℃ and 85 ℃, and then put cauliflower in it. After that, the temperature can be reduced to 60 ° C to 65 ° C and baked for 12 to 15 hours, and then it can be slowly reduced to 50 ° C until the cauliflower is completely dry. In order to prevent the cauliflower from being burnt by baking, replace the baking plate in time and turn it regularly to ensure that the drying degree of the dried cauliflower is the same