Marinated Zucchini In The Style Of Naples Recipes

MARINATED ZUCCHINI IN THE STYLE OF NAPLES

Steps:

• Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick slices; place slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt and set aside to drain for 2 hours.
• In a large saucepan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat; gently cook the zucchini slices until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side), being careful not to burn them (you will probably have to do this in more than 1 batch).
• In another saucepan, bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil over high heat; add a pinch of pepper flakes and a pinch of salt.
• Place the zucchini slices flat in a shallow bowl, with the garlic slices, basil and parsley scattered throughout.
• Pour the vinegar over the zucchini slices and let marinate, covered and refrigerated, for at least 24 hours before serving.

ITALIAN MARINATED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Wash, slice, pat-dry and fry the zucchini in oil.
• When golden brown remove from oil and rid of excess fat on paper towel.
• Wash mint leaves. Need about 6. Chop them up.
• Arrange zucchini in a serving platter and flavor with vinegar mixed with chopped mint, and garlic cloves.
• Place in refrigerator once cooled off to chill.
• Salt and pepper to taste .

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.