Air fryer and oil-free fryer can help you become a versatile housewife with many wonderful functions. Today, let’s go to the kitchen and use the drying function of these 2 products to make dried persimmons for you to enjoy gradually!
1. Dried persimmons using an air fryer
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
6 hours
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Dried Persimmons using an air fryer For 1 person
Crispy persimmons 2 kg Coarse salt A little White wine 500 ml
Tools needed
Air fryer with drying function, knife, cutting board, foil, food storage container,…
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How to process dried persimmons using an air fryer
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Prepare the persimmons
Wash the persimmons, peel them, and remove the stems.
After peeling, soak the persimmons in diluted salt water immediately.
Why should persimmons be soaked in salt water?
- To eliminate the characteristic astringent taste of persimmons.
- To prevent the persimmons from browning due to prolonged exposure to air.
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Cut the persimmons
When dried at high temperatures for a long time, the persimmons will shrink in size.
Therefore, you only need to cut the persimmons in half.
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Soak the persimmon pieces in alcohol
After cutting the persimmons into pieces, roll them in white alcohol.
This step helps to preserve the dried persimmons better, preventing mold.
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Dried Persimmons
Place aluminum foil on the drying rack, then arrange each piece of persimmon on top and put it into the dryer.
Select the drying function available on the control panel.
Set the temperature to 130 degrees Celsius and the time to 6 hours.
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Storing Dried Persimmons
Place the persimmons in a food container or zip bag. If you feel that you cannot eat this amount of persimmons in a short time, you can sprinkle a little glutinous rice flour on them.
2. Dried Persimmons Using an Air Fryer
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Processing
1 hour 30 minutes
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Dried Persimmons Using an Air Fryer Serves 1
Crunchy Persimmons 2 kg Granulated Salt A little
How to Make Dried Persimmons with an Air Fryer
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Preparing Persimmons
After peeling and removing the stems from the persimmons, soak them in salt water to prevent browning and reduce any astringency if present.
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Slicing Persimmons
Slice the persimmons into thick pieces about 2 – 3 cm.
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Dehydrating Persimmons
Place all the persimmons in the air fryer, set the temperature to 80 degrees, and the time to 30 minutes or select the available drying mode.
After 30 minutes, take the persimmons out and flip them over. Do this for a total of 3 times.
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Storage
Place the dried persimmons in a food container and store them in the refrigerator.
When is the season for crispy persimmons in Da Lat?
Crispy persimmons from Da Lat typically appear from August to December each year. Among these, September to October is when the crispy persimmons bear the most beautiful fruits.
How to choose Da Lat persimmons without astringency
When selecting crispy Da Lat persimmons, you can rely on the color to avoid astringent fruits. The deeper the color of the persimmon, the sweeter it is.
Additionally, a smooth, shiny skin that is firm and vibrant is also a sign that this is a persimmon you should choose to buy.
Are crispy persimmons and soft persimmons the same?
Crispy persimmons have 2 main types distinguished by their shape and size. One type is called square persimmons, which are slightly flattened with orange skin, while the other looks like a tomato.
The flesh of crispy persimmons, as the name suggests, has a mild sweetness, providing a delightful experience for those who enjoy eating firm fruits.
In contrast, soft persimmons can be peeled by hand when ripe, and the flesh inside will resemble that of a sapote in shape.
Eating soft persimmons is an enjoyable experience because when ripe, they are very fragrant and have a sweetness similar to honey.
What is the price of crispy persimmons per kg?
During the season, the price of Da Lat persimmons fluctuates as follows:
- The price of round crispy persimmons is about 35,000 – 40,000 VND/1 kg.
- The price of square crispy persimmons is about 60,000 – 80,000 VND/1 kg.
Of course, these are just reference prices and may vary depending on the time and geographic area.
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Do you find the ways to make dried persimmons in the article easy or difficult? If you have an air fryer or oil-free fryer at home, don’t hesitate to try it out! Wishing you success.
