Selection:
Like any other thin-skinned squash, zucchini is perishable and should
be handled with care. Regardless of the color or shape, zucchini should
be brightly colored, heavy in the hand, firm, and no longer than 6 to 8
inches in length. Larger squash tend to become fibrous and have mature,
tough seeds that I find unpleasant in cooked dishes. Avoid any types of
greens zucchini that have cuts, discolored patches or bruises, soft
spots, or are limp and flaccid.
You will need about 1/4 pound zucchini per person.
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