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Courgettes (Zucchini)
By Recipes4us
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How to prepare Courgettes and how to cook Courgettes
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Common
Names: |
Courgettes, Zucchini, Summer Squash, |
| Family: |
Cucurbitaceae |
| In
Season: |
June -Â
October (best) |
| Buying: |
Choose
Smaller, younger courgettes which are firm
and feel heavy for their size with unblemished and glossy skins |
| Storing: |
Up to 6 days in the refrigerator |
| Serving Allowance: |
1 Medium
(10cm/6") per person |
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General
Preparation of Courgettes
Wash in cold water. Cut a thin slice from each end then cut as
required. There is no need to peel. The flowers are also edible
but are difficult to come by unless you live near a farm shop or
grow your own. These are usually fried in a light batter or
stuffed and fried or baked.
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Optional
Preparations/Cuts  (see Main Vegetable Preparation Page forÂ
explanations and photos)
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Baton |
Brunoise |
Chunk |
Cube |
Dice/chop |
Grate |
Julienne |
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Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
x |
Y |
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Matchsticks |
Mashed |
Paysanne |
Pur�ed |
Shred |
Slice |
Sulfrino |
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Y |
x |
x |
x |
x |
Y |
Y |
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Suitable Methods
and timing for cooking Courgettes
How long should you cook courgettes? |
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Bake/Roast |
y |
Whole, Chunks  = 30 - 45 minutes |
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Boil |
y |
Chunks, slices or Cubes = 6-10 minutes |
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Fry/Saut� |
y |
Chunks, batons, slices =Â 6-10 minutes
best lightly floured or battered |
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Microwave |
y |
Chunks, thick slices or Cubes = 3 - 4 minutes |
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Steam |
y |
Chunks, slices or Cubes = 15 - 20 minutes
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Stuff |
y |
Halves
 = 30 - 45 minutes |
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