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Drying Bananas

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 ripe bananas

How to make it
 

  1. Peel and slice:
    – peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise.
  2. Soak to keep colour (optional):
    – mix 1 tablespoon of lime juice with 1 cup of water
    – soak banana slices for 5 minutes to stop them from turning brown.
  3. Dry the bananas:
    – food dehydrator: place banana slices on trays, not touching
    – dry at 135°F (57°C) for 6–12 hours, flipping halfway
    – oven: Set oven to the lowest heat (around 140°F/60°C)
    – lay slices on a tray lined with baking paper
    – leave the door slightly open
    – dry for 6–8 hours, checking often.
  4. Check if they are ready:
    – bananas should be dry, flexible, and not sticky.
  5. Store:
    – let them cool
    – store in airtight jars or sealed bags
    – for humid places, add a food-safe desiccant packet to keep them dry (if available).