Courgette
Courgette: a versatile vegetable that adds freshness, colour and texture to both raw and cooked dishes.
What it offers and why to use it
Courgette: a versatile vegetable that adds freshness, colour and texture to both raw and cooked dishes. Wash, dry and remove any inedible parts. Uniform cutting improves cooking; it can be eaten raw if appropriate, roasted, sautéed, steamed or stewed.
flavour profile that changes with maturity and becomes sweeter and more concentrated when roasted or fried.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
When buying courgette, look for firm pieces of the correct variety, with a uniform colour, healthy skin and no bruises, deep wrinkles, mould or watery patches.
Store
Store whole and dry in the vegetable drawer; wash only just before using. Once cut, refrigerate well covered and consume within a few days.
Prepare
Wash, dry and remove any inedible parts. Uniform cutting improves cooking; it can be eaten raw if appropriate, roasted, sautéed, steamed or stewed.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs well with olive oil, garlic, onion, tomatoes, cheese, eggs, cereals, pulses and fresh herbs.
How to substitute it
If you don't have courgette, substitute with a similar-textured and moist vegetable, adjusting the cooking time to avoid making the dish too watery or dry.
Recipes with courgette
Tofu skewers with ginger garlic glaze
Tofu and vegetable skewers with an aromatic ginger glaze.
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