I have quite a lot of shredded frozen zucchini. When I use the zucchini after its been frozen and then defrosted for cakes or brownies, do I drain off the liquid? That liquid would have been in the zucchini in its natural state, as if I was using it fresh, but I am unsure if I need to drain it off before using in a recipe after it has been defrosted.
Question. If I shred and freeze 4 cups of zucchini, when it is thewed and water draind do you still have 4 cups, I only had 2 cups. Or for a 4 cup recipe I have to double the zucchini. Or 4 cups equal 4 cups no matter what.
I too was unsure of what to do with the juice...but; I did drain it and it produces enough moisture when cooking with it....I used mine to make bread and a zucchini cake recipe that I have....mmmmm good!!! debbie
I had the same problem a several years back. I didn't know what to do, either. After trying it both ways, I chose to drain it. The recipes just worked better after draining the water off the thawed zucchini. I didn't shred all my zucchini upon freezing, some I cut in rounds. I'd drain them and dip in beaten egg & dredge thru a seasoned flour mix & fry. These turned out beautifully.
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