它是什么？

Zucchini, the fast-growing summer squash we all know best, is just one of many summer squash varieties. Cooked to tender perfection, zucchini is nutty-sweet and delicious, whether steamed, sautéed, poached, baked, or grilled.

绿色西葫芦是中等或深绿色的，带有微小的金斑点；它的皮肤光滑或轻脊。库萨（Cousa），也称为黎巴嫩，中东，玛格达（Magda）和库塔（Kuta），比其黑暗的亲戚短，底端钝，圆形。这种淡绿色的南瓜具有薄而柔软的皮肤和融化的奶油肉。黄金西葫芦是阳光明媚的黄色，形状就像绿色的堂兄一样。不要将其与浅黄色的夏季南瓜混淆。

没有吗？

You can usually substitute other types of summer squash.

How to choose:

Zucchini, like all summer squash, tastes best when picked young; if squash is allowed to grow too big, it gets watery, tough, and tasteless. Whether you’re choosing from the garden or the produce counter, pick small, firm squash, that are plump and brightly colored. The skin should be free of blemishes and should have a smooth, glossy sheen. Smaller squash are more tender because the skin is still thin and the seeds are unformed; they also contain less water than older squash. Zucchini is best when it’s no more than six inches long.

If you see squash with fresh-looking blossoms still attached, buy them. This is a sure sign that the squash was picked and handled carefully on the way to the market.

How to prep:

After a gentle scrub under the faucet, the squash is ready to cut. There’s no need to peel zucchini. Besides contributing color and nutrients, the skin helps the vegetable hold together better when cooked.

根据您的使用方式，尝试将西葫芦切成不同的形状。中等骰子（1/3至1/2英寸）非常适合炒菜，但要更加精致，或者在烹饪的最后几分钟中添加到菜肴中，将南瓜切成小（1/4）- 英寸）骰子。圆形或半月片非常适合汤和糖果。朱利安南瓜非常适合炒菜和色彩。要在宽面条中分层并进行油炸，将整只南瓜切成薄的纵向切片。还有一个V-Slicer，您可以制作长的西葫芦弦，非常适合扔进汤或轻轻煮熟，并用调味料涂上搭配作为配菜。

How to store:

Keep squash in a plastic bag in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer. It will last for four to seven days, depending on its freshness when purchased.

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