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Writer's pictureH. Tak Cheung

Recipe: Prepping and Stir-frying Zucchini

Chicken and broccoli

Zucchini is an incredibly adaptable ingredient. It's ideal for stir-frying and can be prepared in numerous ways to enhance other components. By varying the proportion of zucchini to other ingredients, you can create diverse flavor profiles for the dish. Additionally, zucchini can be lightly cooked or fully cooked to offer a range of culinary experiences. Zucchini is the chameleon of the culinary world.



Home grown zucchini

Ingredients and equipment


  • 1 medium zucchini (approximately 6 to 8 inches long)

  • At this length, zucchinis are tender, tasty, with smaller and softer seeds

  • Select zucchinis that are firm, smooth, and shiny with unmarked skin

  • Plastic storage container



Adding zucchini to chicken in the wok

Steps


  1. Gently wash the zucchini to eliminate any dust and dirt.

  2. Pat the zucchini dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

  3. Trim off the zucchini's end and discard it.

  4. If the zucchini is 6 to 8 inches long, there's no need to peel it, as the skin should be tender and tasty.

  5. Chop the zucchini into irregular bite-sized pieces to highlight its geometric uniqueness.

  6. Store the prepared zucchini in a plastic container.

  7. It should last in the refrigerator for about 5 to 7 days.

  8. If the zucchini pieces are damp, place a small piece of paper towel at the bottom of the container to absorb the moisture.







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