Zucchini / courgette

Cut

1. 1

   Trim both ends; no need to peel.

2. 2

   Halve lengthways for half-moons, or slice across for rounds.

3. 3

   For ribbons, run a peeler along the length.

Tips

• Salt grated zucchini and squeeze out water before fritters.

Knife cuts that suit it

• Rondelle3–6 mm thick discs

• Batonnet6 × 6 × 50–60 mm

• Medium dice12 × 12 × 12 mm

Use it in

• Ratatouille
• Courgette frittata
• Pisto manchego