Many buyers complain their dried gongcai turns limp and loses crunch after soaking, often from wrong water temperature or poor timing. Our Dehydrated Gongcai maintains stable fiber structure, so you get reliable results once you follow the correct rehydration method.
How To Rehydrate Dried Gongcai Properly
Take the needed amount of Dried Gongcai and put it into a clean container. Add room-temperature or lukewarm water between 30-40°C to fully cover all strips. Leave it to soak roughly 30 minutes, until stems swell up, turn plump and show a fresh bright green colour. After soaking, rinse the rehydrated gongcai 2 to 3 times to wash away fine sediment, then squeeze out excess water gently. At this stage, your Crunchy Dried Gongcai is ready for cooking.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
Never use boiling water for long soaking. High heat breaks down the plant fiber quickly; this will make the vegetable soft, sticky and tasteless. We also suggest cooking it right after soaking. If you have leftove…