![]() If you have the time, I highly recommend making your zoodles the day before you plan to serve them. Make Ahead – This way of getting the moisture out of zoodles also happens to be the easiest. My Verdict – I haven’t tried it myself yet, but boiling the zoodles to defrost them seems to work for others! How To Release Moisture So definitely don’t go with my method, and instead try this method of boiling the zoodles to defrost them. They were left very mushy and sitting in a ton of water. I took them out of the bag and set them on paper towels to defrost. They’ll last about 4-5 days in the fridge.įreezer – Unfortunately my method for freezing zoodles didn’t work, but I’ve read about o ther freezing methods that do work great, which would be worth trying yourself! For this post I tried freezing my freshly made zoodles in a zip top bag. My Verdict – This is the best (and really only) way to store zoodles. If you’re storing them in the fridge for more than a day or two, you may want to switch out the paper towels as they become damp. The zoodles will release moisture as they sit in the container in your fridge, and the paper towels will not only absorb the moisture, but it will make your zoodles last much longer as they won’t become soggy. Refrigerator – Store your zoodles in the fridge in a covered container lined with paper towels. My Verdict – A vegetable peeler works great in a pinch, and I’ve even used it to create the zucchini noodles for my Beef Stroganoff! How To Store Zoodles Vegetable Peeler – A regular vegetable peeler will create thin, wide zoodles, which creates more of a fettuccine type “noodle.” My Verdict – The only downside I really see is that it won’t fit some of the larger zucchini, but smaller ones would work. Hand Held Spiralizer – I haven’t actually used a hand held spiralizer myself, but I have friends who use it regularly and like it. ![]() My Verdict – Although a julienne peeler won’t create long & curly noodles, it still gets the job done and is a great option if you don’t have much kitchen storage space! It also creates short zoodles, which are only as long as the zucchini. Julienne Peeler – A julienne peeler is a great option for saving space, as it’s not much larger than a regular vegetable peeler. My Verdict – The spiralizer is hands down my favorite way to make zoodles! This creates very long zoodles, which can easily be cut so they’re shorter, if you prefer. It comes with 3 different blade attachments to make different zoodle shapes, from thin or thick spaghetti “noodles,” to wide fettuccine-type noodles. Spiralizer – I’ve been using my Paderno World Cuisine Spiralizer for nearly 3 years now, and I absolutely love it! The one I have costs around $25 and is well worth it, as I haven’t had a single issue with it. In this post I’ll go over all things zoodles, and you’ll see just how easy it is to create “noodles” using a healthy vegetable! Whether you want to peel the zucchini or not before you make them into zoodles is entirely up to you, I personally prefer to leave it with the skin on. ![]() ![]() I often get questions about how to prepare zoodles, store them, and how to make it so that they won’t create a ton of water when mixed with a sauce. Zoodles can be substituted in any traditional pasta dish, making it super easy to get an extra serving of veggies in! Plus, they’re absolutely delicious! Have you tried zoodles yet? Zoodles are simply noodles made from zucchini, and if you haven’t made them before, I highly recommend them! Even those who don’t like zucchini typically love zoodles, as they really take on the flavor of whatever sauce or dish you serve them with.
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