Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600722
10/13/97

DRYING ZUCCHINI

    Zucchini  can  be  harvested  throughout  its   growing

season.
  Unlike  winter squash,  immature zucchini is  very

desirable
 as  the  seeds  are soft  and  the  rind  tender.

Both
 small  and   large  zucchini  can  be  dried.   Choose

unblemished
rinds.                                          

    Preparation:   Wash thoroughly.   Peel if desired.  Cut

into
1/4 to 1/2-inch slices, chop into cubes, coarsely grate

or
cut into julienne strips.   If zucchini is larger than 12

inches,
 the  large  seeds  and  fibrous  tissue  should  be

removed.
 For vegetable chips, soak in barbecue sauce or soy

sauce
 before  drying.   Approximate drying time is 6 to  10

hours.
 Characteristic dried products are crisp and hard.   

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