Dried apricots, a fruit with a long history and unique properties, have been on the table of Iranians for a long time. This solar gold not only has a hearty and delicious taste, but also brings many health benefits. In this article, we will examine the methods of preparing plums and get to know more about this amazing fruit.
Choosing the right plum
To prepare dried plums, the first step is to choose suitable plums. The best type of plums for drying are those that are fleshy, ripe and without blemish. Shabloon plums, Bukhara plums and Gold drop plums are among the best types of plums for making dried plums.
Methods of preparation of Aloshakh
- Drying plums in the sun
The simplest and most traditional method of preparing dried apricots is to dry them in the sun.
To do this, first wash the plums carefully and remove their tails.
Then, place the plums in a tray or net and place them in front of the sun.
Turn the plums upside down every day so that they dry evenly.
Drying plums in the sun takes 2 to 4 days, depending on the intensity of the heat.
- Drying plums in the oven
To dry plums in the oven, first set the oven to 175°F (80°C).
Place the plums on the oven tray and leave a space between them.
Place the oven tray in the oven and dry the plums for 2 to 3 hours.
During the drying process, turn the plums every 30 minutes.
- Drying plums in a fruit dryer
To dry plums in a fruit dryer, first wash the plums and remove the stem.
Then, place the plums in the drying fruit tray.
Turn on the fruit dryer and set the temperature to 60°C.
Dry the plums in a fruit dehydrator for 12 to 24 hours.
Important points in the preparation of Aloshakh
To prevent dried plums from becoming sugary, you can soak them in salt water for 5 minutes before drying.
Store dried apricots in a closed container in a cool and dry place.
You can store dried apricots in the refrigerator for up to 1 year and in the freezer for up to 6 months.
The benefits of dry alder
Aloshak is a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. This dry fruit is rich in vitamins A, C, E and K, potassium, iron, magnesium and fiber. Dried prunes also have few calories and can be included in people’s diet as a healthy and nutritious food.
Dry applications
Aloshakh has a variety of uses. Among the uses of Aloshakh, the following can be mentioned:
Consuming as food: Prunes can be consumed as a healthy and nutritious food alone or together with other foods such as nuts and seeds.
Use in cooking: Dried plums can be used to prepare a variety of dishes such as plum stew, chicken feed with plums, plum soup and plum pilaf.
Use in preparing desserts: dried plums can be used in preparing all kinds of desserts such as plum compote, plum jam and plum cake.
Use in traditional medicine: Alokshak is used in traditional medicine to treat constipation, anemia, indigestion and other diseases.
