How to freeze zucchini

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 25 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to freeze zucchini for the winter? First, prepare the zucchini yourself. They can be young or mature, large or small, with or without seeds. The only thing is, do not use damaged or limp zucchini; the rest can be worked with. Wash the zucchini thoroughly and dry it with a towel. If you use young zucchini or with thin skin, you do not need to peel it. Otherwise, remove the skin using a vegetable peeler.

2. STEP 2

   

   Now choose a form for freezing the zucchini. To a greater extent, it is determined by what is subsequently supposed to be prepared from this vegetable. These can be circles, cubes, plates, hollow halves for subsequent stuffing. I suggest cutting into cubes or bars. Frozen zucchini cut this way is suitable for stews, soups, satays and other vegetable dishes. If using zucchini with seeds, remove them (these are usually found in large zucchini).

3. STEP 3

   

   The cubes turned out to be approximately 1cm in size. x 1 cm. This is the optimal size (for the selected dishes that will subsequently be cooked with them), you can cut them a little larger. Also pat the sliced ​​zucchini dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture that the zucchini releases.

4. STEP 4

   

   Next, divide the zucchini mixture into several portions. Their quantity depends on how many zucchini and what size you are preparing, or if you are making several different types of cuts.

5. STEP 5

   

   Place all portions in clean, dry containers with tight lids, special bags designed for freezing food, and vacuum bags. After placing the zucchini pieces in the bag, carefully squeeze out the excess air and close the bags. If you put it in thin regular plastic bags, then put it in 2 bags at once, as they can easily tear (under the influence of low temperatures they become more fragile). Then put the zucchini in the freezer.

6. STEP 6

   

   If you freeze zucchini in containers like I do, then when you take the vegetable cubes out of the container, you will often remove the “zucchini block” (entirely), but don’t worry, by putting it in a plastic bag and applying a few strong pressures with your hands, the block will easily be divided into cubes.

Comments on the recipe

koteѼ

31.08.2023

4.6

Freezing is a great way for those who have a large freezer. And for those who do not have such an opportunity, you can prepare an amazing Korean salad for the winter from zucchini.

Testomania

31.08.2023

4.9

Thanks for the idea on how to freeze zucchini for the winter! A great way not only to stock up on healthy vegetables for future use, but also to use them when there is a good harvest at the dacha. And then at any time you can get the required amount and add it to the desired dish.

IrinaPrimorochka

31.08.2023

4.6

Before freezing zucchini, they must be blanched. Then, when defrosted, they will retain their normal consistency and be tasty. I cut them into circles, put them in a double boiler and cook for five minutes. Then I lay it out on a towel, cool it and freeze it in this form at a temperature of -18 degrees. After that I transfer it to a bag or container. You can cut into cubes, place in boiling water, bring to a boil and let sit for a few minutes. Then place on a sieve, cool and spread in a thin layer on film or a board. After this you can freeze it.

IrinaPrimorochka

31.08.2023

5

These are the zucchini that I freeze in slices - I defrost them, roll them in salted flour and fry them. They turn out just like summer ones! And I use the cubed ones for vegetable stews, soups and casseroles. I have already posted several recipes with zucchini here: https://bestrecipes24.com/cooking/13463-ovoshchnoe-ragu-s-kabachkami-v-multivarke https://1000.menu/cooking/13264-kabachki-v-omlete https:/ /1000.menu/cooking/13228-kabachkovye-ruletiki-s-kurinim-file-i-ovoshchami-v-duxovke I will post more, this is one of the favorite vegetables in our family.