How to use zukinni and How to freeze it?!
How to use zukinni and How to freeze it?
I want to know reciepts on cooking zukinni and poper ways to store and freeze it
Answers:
zucchini - here are some ideas:
First as with all fresh veggies one should wash thoroughly and remove any spots. Then typically zucchini should be sliced into rings or may be sliced into strips or chopped into chunky pieces depending upon use. After washing and slicing for use place in freezer bags and seal and place in the freezer for storage.
Use zucchini as an ingredient in stir fry along with various colors of bell pepper, mushrooms, or other common stir fry veggies, with or without your choice of meat or seafood.
zucchini may also be sliced into 1/16" rings and cooked along with bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, pineapple chunks, mushrooms and shrimp on skewers as shish-kabob on the grill
zucchini also sliced into rings and lightly battered, breaded and deep fried served along with sour cream as a dip is a great and tasty appetizer
zucchini is a great addition to mixed green salads and is often a common ingredient in minestrone or italian wedding soup.
zucchini can also be included in italian dishes such as a meat substitute or addition to lasagna as it goes well with tomatoes and italian herbs.
The above are just an example of ideas. I like to use a site like allrecipes.com for additional ideas since this particular recipe database allows you to search by ingredient and other variables such as cooking method or suggestions for dishes to accompany your selection. Good luck and happy zucchini preparation!! Enjoy
Source(s):
http://www.allrecipes.com
duh...u freeze zukinni in the freezer with water on it
Curried Zucchini Soup
1 medium onion, chopped, about 1/2 cup
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 small carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium zucchini, sliced or chopped, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
2 apples, peeled, diced
4 cups chicken broth
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
salt, to taste
PREPARATION:
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; sauté the onion, garlic and carrot slowly until onion begins to yellow. Add zucchini, diced apples, chicken broth, and curry powder. Boil for 2 minutes.Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Carefully puree the hot soup in the blender in small batches. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve soup garnished with cilantro or Italian parsley leaves.
Serves 4 to 6.
Cheddar Zucchini Casserole
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds zucchini, sliced (approximately 6 cups)
salt and pepper
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs, divided
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, crumbled
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon melted butter
PREPARATION:
Cook zucchini in a small amount of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
In a medium bowl, sightly beat egg yolks; stir in sour cream and flour. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into the sour cream mixture. in a baking dish, about 12 x 7-inches, layer half of the zucchini, half of the sour cream mixture, and half the Cheddar cheese; sprinkle with all of the crumbled bacon. Repeat layers of zucchini, sour cream mixture, and cheese. Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes.
Serves 6 to 8.
Preparation:
Wash; cut off blossom and stem ends. Slice in 1-inch pieces.
Blanching Time:
Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes.
Pack:
Leave 1/2 inch headspace. freeze
you are suppose to blanch them , then freeze them. and try allrecipes.com they have tons of good recipes for whatever you are looking for! good luck! i love zucchini too!