Two of the most popular and healthy vegetables you can find are cucumber and zucchini. They are great for your daily green intake, either raw or cooked. The one thing that sometimes comes up as a problem when trying to work with both of these veggies is their watery seed core.
This core can make a cucumber sandwich soggy, and a vegetable stew into a slimy mess. But there’s a little secret for treating them that takes control of this wetness.
You’re going to need a large enough tray or board, a sharp knife, salt, and some kitchen towels. Make sure to do this well in advance, since this can take about an hour and a half, and some people go as far as preparing the evening before.
- Slice your vegetable to even slices, either round or long shapes, it doesn’t matter.
- Spread them in the large tray and sprinkle some salt on each layer.
- Put another tray, cutting board, or plates, on top of the layers, and leave for anything from an hour to overnight in the fridge.
The result will lead to the water being separated from the crispy vegetable, so you can just pour it out and use the fresh cucumber or zucchini in your dish.
