Although the zucchini does not look very presentable, it is eaten with pleasure around the world and hundreds of different dishes are prepared from it. But most importantly, it is very useful. Zucchini is one of the most dietary foods, as it normalizes the water-salt balance, promotes the removal of excess fluid from the body, its caloric content per 100 grams of product is only 24 kcal. Despite the fact that its season lasts from May to October, it is not easy to find fresh zucchini in the winter months. Therefore, many are interested in whether it is possible to freeze zucchini for the winter. Sure you may. You only need to know some secrets.
How to freeze zucchini
The most important thing is to choose them correctly. For freezing, it is best to choose zucchini of medium ripeness. Young ones contain too much fluid, while mature ones have large seeds and a rough skin. And, of course, they should not be spoiled. For freezing, only high-quality fruits are left.
It is also important to know whether it is possible to freeze zucchini just like that, without additional processing. After the vegetables are selected, they must be washed and dried on a towel. And only after that you can proceed to the next part. Depending on how they are planned to be used further, zucchini is cut into cubes or rings, and also rubbed onto cereals
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Already prepared vegetables should be divided into single servings, put in clean and dry bags. From them you need to remove air as much as possible, tie and send to the freezer. Instead of plastic bags, you can use special containers. Not only is it more convenient to freeze in them, but they also save space in the freezer. Do zucchini still freeze somehow? Yes, you can, for example, put the rings on a board, put them in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, and only then put them in bags.
Frozen semi-finished products from zucchini
But experienced housewives already ask a slightly different question, but is it possible to freeze zucchini so that they can be used for cooking without preparation? Indeed, at home, you can make such semi-finished products. The simplest thing is to grate zucchini with carrots. Then in the winter it will be possible to prepare delicious pancakes from this mixture, only by adding garlic, flour, eggs and spices to taste. And if chopped greens are added to diced zucchini, then they can be used to make soups and stews.
Another interesting option for such a semi-finished product is fried zucchini. Peel the fruits, cut into rings and fry on both sides in vegetable oil. Dry on a towel to remove excess fat. Then p
After laying on the board, freeze and put in a container. At any time, they can be taken out, heated in the microwave and served with yogurt sauce. And they will not differ in any way from just fried.
Conclusion
Of course, knowing how to do this, there will be no question whether zucchini can be frozen. It will only be necessary to determine the right amount of vegetables and portion size. But most likely, no matter how many of them are frozen, this will not be enough. After all, after defrosting, zucchini to taste almost do not differ from fresh ones.