The fig leaf tree you see to the left is exactly the type I have in my back yard. My fig leaf trees are 5 stories high and took 20 years or more to grow. When you purchase an Amazon.Com Fig Leaf Tree understand it will take time to grow.
10 kilos of fig leaves will yield approximately 3 bags of 300 grams of dried leaves. For those growing new fig leaf trees, you can cut the fresh leaves with a knife or scissors in small pieces and add it to 1/2 liter of hot water and bring to boil and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat. Be careful of the sap in the stem of the fig leaf because some people are allergic to the sap. If you want to dry your leaves this takes a little more work. |
This sweater drying rack from Amazon.com is perfect. There are 300 reviews showing it is good quality. If you can't get this one, then opt for a clothes drying rack and cover it with a light sheet or similar cloth.
Lay the leaves on the rack and spread them out. Place the rack in front of a sunny window - not outside. A couple times a day go and move the leaves around and see that they are getting dried well. After they are completely dried, cut off the stems and diguard. |
Place the dried fig leaves in a big plastic pan and with your fingers crunch the fig leaves. After you have crunched the leaves, put small amounts in a food processor and pulse slowly until you get the right texture. The leaves will last for months. Cover them or place in plastic bags till needed.
The blue bin is great for storage too. |
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