Zucchini is a popular early summer vegetable, commonly used in stir fry or as a featured side veggie. It has one well-known pitfall: it can be a little soggy when not prepared carefully.
Since zucchini is a summer "water-bomb," use these professional tips to keep your stir fry snappy:
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Slice it Thick: Don't slice the zucchini too thin. 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch half-moons provide enough surface area to sear without the middle collapsing into mush.
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High Heat is Non-Negotiable: You need the pan screaming hot so the moisture evaporates the second it hits the metal, rather than pooling at the bottom.
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Salt at the End: Avoid salting the zucchini while it's raw in the pan. Salt draws out moisture, so adding it via the sauce at the very end keeps the zucchini's cell walls intact.
Follow these tips when serving zucchini by itself or with our popular zucchini recipes, and you'll have a firm, delicious, healthy treat every time!
