Fig Drying Method

Necati AltanChef

Ingredients

• Figs
  1 Kilogram
• Powdered Sugar
  1 Cup
• Water
  4 Cups
• Cornstarch
  1 Teaspoon
• Vanilla
  1 Teaspoon
• Vegetable Oil
  1 Tablespoon

Steps

1. 1

   In a pot over the heat, pour the water and oil, bring the mixture to a boil, then add the figs and stir twice, quickly transfer from the water to a strainer.

   Required Tools:

   Pot

   Strainer

   5 min
2. 2

   Spread a towel on a tray and place the figs on it, then leave them in the sun all day, bring them inside at night to prevent moisture.

   Required Tools:

   🍳

   Towel

   1440 min
3. 3

   Place the tray in the sun for three consecutive days until the figs are completely dry.

   4320 min
4. 4

   Mix the sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla, dip the figs in the mixture, then shake off and set aside.

   5 min
5. 5

   Using a needle and thread, string the figs together and hang them in a place with airflow in the house.

   Required Tools:

   🍳

   Needle and Thread

   5 min
6. 6

   Leave the figs hanging for several days until they are ready to eat; they can be served with nuts.

   7200 min

Nutrition Facts

Ingredients Nutritional Facts (per 100g)

Powdered Sugarper 100g

Energy387 kcal

Carbohydrate100 g

Total Sugars100 g

Waterper 100g

Water100 g

Cornstarchper 100g

Energy381 kcal

Protein0.3 g

Total Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrate91.6 g

Dietary Fiber0.9 g

Total Sugars0.3 g

Vanillaper 100g

Energy288 kcal

Protein0.1 g

Total Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrate12.65 g

Vegetable Oilper 100g

Energy884 kcal

Total Fat100 g

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

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