zucchini

zucchini
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The zucchini has a delicate flavor and can be appreciated with little more than quick cooking with butter or olive oil, with or without fresh herbs. There is no need to remove the skin. Quick cooking of barely wet zucchini in oil or butter means it can partially boil and steam and then the juices are concentrated in the final moments of frying when the water has gone prior to serving. Variations on this are to use the zucchini as a vehicle to enjoy the flavor of a simple or well prepared sauce. Zucchinis can also be eaten raw, in a cold salad, as well as hot and barely cooked in hot salads.