Zucchini A Scapece Marinated Zucchini Food

ZUCCHINI A SCAPECE (MARINATED ZUCCHINI)

Steps:

• Cut zucchinis lengthwise into 5mm (1/5 inch) thick slices.
• Heat plenty of olive oil in a griddle pan and fry the zucchini in a single layer on both sides. Put fried ones aside.
• Pound salt and chopped garlic with your pestle and mortar. If you don't have that, use a small bowl and the bottom side of a spoon.
• In a saucepan, heat ca 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic-salt mixture and fry it for ca 1 minute.
• Add white wine and bay leaves and bring to a bowl.
• Add 1 layer of fried zucchini into container. Sprinkle with some oregano leaves and pour some of the hot wine mixture over it. Cover with another layer of zucchini, sprinkle it with oregano and pour over some of the liquid. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used.
• Cover with a lid or foil and marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge. Serve at room temperature together with ingredients mentioned in the introduction or as a side dish with a fried or barbecued piece of meat.

ZUCCHINE ALLA SCAPECE: ZUCCHINI FINISHED IN VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat up extra-virgin olive oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan for frying. Gently place the zucchini in hot oil and fry until golden. Then place the zucchini on an absorbent paper towel to drain excess the oil. Allow to cool. Place the fried zucchini, mint leaves, and garlic into a bowl. Season the zucchini with fresh extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, and salt. Mix well to coat evenly. Remove the quartered garlic cloves before serving.

ZUCCHINI AND CARROT A SCAPECE

Steps:

• Heat 1/3 cup oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the zucchini and fry until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried zucchini to a baking dish. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle half of the garlic, basil, and mint leaves over the zucchini.
• Add the remaining oil to the frying pan. Add the carrots to the hot oil and saute until golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried carrots to the dish of zucchini. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the remaining garlic, basil, and mint leaves over. Drizzle the vinegar over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat. Cool to room temperature. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Allow the vegetables to come to room temperature before serving. Transfer the scapece to a platter. Serve with bread, fish or chicken.

MARINATED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Slice zucchini with a vegetable peeler and place in a bowl.
• Mix oil, vinegar, honey, parsley, dill, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in another bowl.
• Cover zucchini with marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve cold.

ZUCCHINE A SCAPESE (MARINATED ZUCCHINI)

Steps:

• Cut the zucchini diagonally into thin slices.
• Toss them in a bowl with 2 tbsp olive oil.
• Heat a grill pan or a non-stick flat pan and cook them until done-- don't add any oil.
• Blend mint leaves, garlic, Balsamico vinegar and the remaining olive oil into a smooth marinade.
• Toss with the cooked zucchini and allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.