Courgettes

Does any one know how to frezze Courgettes successfully

 

No, I usually pickle them Jiffy.

 

When I make bolognese and such like, I make far too much on purpose, and bulk the mince out with courgettes and any other chunky veg I have kicking about. Then after keeping out enough for tea, the rest gets boxed up and frozen.

Don't know about freezing courgettes solo though.

 

Cut 3/4" thick and fry in butter until just coloured. Pat dry on kitchen paper then freeze flat.

Cheers, Tony.

 

The green/black ones don't freeze particularly successfully, but have found them acceptable when used in the likes of fish pies/veggie lasagnas/casseroles.

Yellow courgettes are crisper than green/black ones and we've found those still retaining something of their crispness after freezing/defrosting when used in stir fries/other stuff (drain first).

 

Thankyou all for your replys
Ziggy i would like to pickle them but pickle things not good for me (wind)
will try frying in butter,but the smell will get my taste bugs going and will eat them.
will try and freeze some yellows and see what happens

 

Thats a shame Jiffy. I think Marley gave me the recipe & it turns them into a different animal. But no good if it upsets you

 

eat pickles and i'll be banned to the shed :patpat:

 

I could give it a go and see if i can blame the dog

 

I grate surplus courgettes then place into a colander and sprinkle with salt (1 teaspoon to the pound) to help draw moisture out, then I rinse, squeeze, bag and freeze them. When defrosted I drain excess water down the sink and use the courgettes in stir fries, soups stews, pasta sauces, fritters etc etc.

I've tried as Tony mentions above with little success, maybe I should try that one again.

Steve...

 

Thanks Steve
will have a go