![]() Instead, try warming them up by tossing them in whatever sauce you’ll be serving them with.įor example, if making my Short Rib Ragu, all you need to do is add the drained zoodles to a pan with the sauce and toss to coat. The heat from the sauce will be enough to warm the zoodles without killing the ‘al dente’ texture. Zucchini noodles do not need to be ‘cooked’. This is probably the most difficult concept for people to grasp. You’ll notice a tremendous amount of liquid releasing. If necessary, or if working with a large batch of zucchini noodles, you can help the process of draining the liquid along by gently squeezing the zoodles. After about 30 minutes, almost all the liquid will have drained. In just a few minutes, liquid will start to drain from the zoodles into the bowl. Zoodles are best when raw or just barely cooked if you cook them too long they might get mushy. Season with salt and pepper and serve with sauce or cheese of your choice. Then place the zoodles in a collander set over a bowl and wait. Add zoodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (but still al dente), about 5 minutes. All you have to do is season your zoodles with a pinch of salt (kosher or other) and massage all the strands to coat. Do not cover the zucchini during cooking. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the secret! This will encourage evaporation and reduce the chance of water remaining. Yes, you read that correctly! You MUST salt your zoodles. It’s sturdy, easy to use, comes with three blade attachments and is fairly compact. ![]() I’m sorry to say that using a dollar store variety spiralizer just won’t cut it! I know, this is an obvious step but have you ever considered the integrity of your zoodle? You want long, luxurious strands of ‘pasta’ that dance between your mouth and plate. ![]() All of these things can be done but they WILL NOT get rid of the excess liquid you see floating under your bowl of ragu! How to make Perfect Zucchini Noodles in 3 Easy Steps: 1. I’ve seen recipes that involve steaming the zucchini noodles, pan-frying them, microwaving them, and just about everything in between. Strangely enough, most of the recipes I’ve seen involving zucchini noodles never call for this step. Anchor the spiralizer to a work space so that it won't move around while you spiralize the zucchini. It's an excellent way to get long, luscious 'noodles' similar to spaghetti pasta. Sprinkle in the garlic salt, then continuously stir while cooking. The most popular way to make zoodles for pasta is using a spiralizer. ![]() The best news? It could not be simpler!!! Add ingredients to a hot skillet Heat up the olive oil on the skillet on medium heat, then add the zoodles. An easy to follow zucchini recipe that is perfect for air fryer beginners that want a healthy quick prep lunch. Tired of soggy zucchini noodles? You know, the ones that leave a pool of sour, green liquid at the bottom of the bowl! Well, there’s a way to avoid that and make perfect zucchini noodles every single time! This is an easy method for cooking zoodles in your air fryer without a spiralizer. ![]()
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