Kitchen tools for veggie noodles and fruit noodles
Let’s face it, sometimes using a tabletop spiralizer can get a bit messy. Don’t get my wrong, I ADORE my spiralizer for making the perfect zoodles in mass amounts, but the clean up part is not my favorite. And sometimes I just want to make a small about of veggie noodles or veggie noodle “shavings.” Instead, these kitchen tools will do the job just as well, and cleaning them is easy!
No spiralizer? No problem. Here are some other tools you can use to make veggie noodles.
Let me now demonstrate to you JUST how simple it is to make noodles from fruit and vegetables.
Nowadays, making vegetables into noodles is popular, and for good reason: Swapping out your massive plate of pasta or potato-filled latkes for ribbons of zucchini or carrots will save you hundreds of calories and increase your daily vegetable intake.
The most popular tool for making veggie noodles is a spiralizer, which costs $50 for the typical model and can transform almost any vegetable into perfect noodle shapes.
If you want true noodle texture…use a knife.
Media Platforms Design Team Nothings more versatile than your trusty kitchen knife! This method takes time, but it yields noodles with true-to-pasta bite and texture. If youve got a few extra minutes to spare, its worth the effort. Start by halving your vegetable lengthwise and placing each half cut side down on a cutting board. (Again, peel your vegetable only if you want to—its not crucial!) Using a very sharp knife, slice each half into long, thin strips about ⅛” wide. Place these strips flat on the board and slice them lengthwise again, cutting each strip into thirds (or more sections—this depends on the vegetable you choose). Continue slicing until all noodles are about ⅛” by ⅛”.
If youre in a rush…use a box grater.Media Platforms Design Team This was by far the fastest and easiest method we tried. Halve your vegetable—we used zucchini—and slowly drag one half across the largest holes of a box grater. You can peel your vegetable or leave the skin on—as long as the skin is edible, its just personal preference. Make sure to apply firm pressure so that the noodles come out in long strands instead of short shreds. Repeat until both halves are fully noodle-ized.
Get cooking Youve got a mountain of veggie noodles. Check out these 9 insanely delicious ways to swap comfort carbs for vegetables or these simple paleo diet recipes for ideas on what to do with them. Happy noodling!.
Boil Squash Noodles Like Pasta – How to Boil Squash Noodles
As an alternative, you can cook the spaghetti-like butternut squash noodles in a pot of salted boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. The timing will depend on how thick your noodles are, but I suggest paying close attention because it happens fairly quickly.
If you opt for the boiling method and want to use the flavoring ingredients I used in this recipe for squash noodles, I suggest cooking the onion in Carapelli olive oil separately and adding the squash noodles at the very end. This way noodles will be coated with the onions. , which when sprinkled with parmesan cheese later, will provide a moist surface for the cheese to adhere to.
FAQ
How do you spiral without a spiralizer?
You can use the same Y-shaped vegetable peeler to make wide, thin noodles that are similar in shape to pappardelle, so just so you know, vegetable peelers are great for more than just peeling those russet potatoes for dinner. After cutting off the ends, lengthwise slice a side of the zucchini.
Can I use a peeler to make zoodles?
Long, straight zucchini strips can be obtained by pushing the zucchini lengthwise down the julienne blade. However, my preferred method is to twist the zucchini on the julienne blade, similar to how you would twist a pencil in a sharpener. As a result, you get heavenly zoodles that are perfectly curly and long.
How do you make zoodles with a knife?
Probably the quickest way to make zucchini noodles at home is in a food processor. This technique is for you if you’re in a rush and want to make some delicious zucchini pasta right away.
