Home made Zucchini Noodles - 3 Ways
Home made Zucchini Noodles - 3 Ways
Looking for a fun and easy way to use up zucchini? With just a few simple kitchen tools, you can turn zucchini into delicious, noodle-like strands perfect for any meal. Here’s how to make zucchini noodles in three creative ways, no fancy gadgets required
Ingredients:
1 large or 2 small zucchini
Salt
Tools:
Vegetable Peeler
Mandoline
Kitchen Knife
Instructions:
1. Vegetable Peeler (Wide, Flat Noodles)
Prepare the Zucchini: Rinse and dry the zucchini. Trim off the ends.
Peel into Noodles: Hold the zucchini and use a vegetable peeler to peel off long, wide strips. These strips will resemble pappardelle pasta.
Tip: Rotate the zucchini as you peel to keep the noodles even.
2. Mandoline (Long, Thin Strips):
Prepare the Zucchini: Rinse and dry the zucchini. Trim off the ends.
Slice into Noodles: Fit the mandoline with the julienne blade or slicer. Gently slide the zucchini lengthwise across the blade to create long, thin strips similar to fettuccine.
Tip: Use the guard provided with the mandoline for safety.
3. **Kitchen Knife (Shoestring-like Noodles):
Prepare the Zucchini: Rinse and dry the zucchini. Trim off the ends.
Slice into Noodles: Cut the zucchini lengthwise into thin planks, then stack the planks and slice them into thin sticks, like shoestring fries.
Tip:This method allows for a custom thickness of your noodles.
Cooking or Serving Your Zucchini Noodles:
- You can eat them raw ! Zoodles: Sprinkle the noodles with salt and let them sit in a colander for 10 minutes to remove moisture. Rinse and pat dry before adding to salads or cold dishes.
- For Cooked : Sauté the noodles in a pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes until softened. Season and toss with your favourite sauce.
