Courgette rings: A gourmet twist on the humble party snack
23 August 2024 12:42
Instead of onion rings, I make courgette rings, but I don't fry them in breadcrumbs; I serve them in a much tastier version. This way, they transform from a party snack into a dish that can be served during a formal dinner. Here's the recipe.
Courgette rings are the perfect way to use a large courgette. These usually have such overgrown seed cavities that it's hard to find a use for them. It's easier to cut rings from a large courgette, which you must wrap in delicious toppings and bake.
What to do with a large courgette? Opt for courgette rings
A large courgette needs special handling. It doesn't have as soft a skin as a young one, and its seed cavity is usually so overgrown that you don't know what to do with it. That's why the recipe for courgette rings is so unique - not only does it provide a solution for a large courgette, but you also prepare a dish worthy of a master kitchen.
To help you cut perfect rings, you can use a glass or a small cup, depending on the size of the courgette you're working with. However, remember that each ring will be wrapped in a slice of cured ham, so whether the shape is perfect isn't crucial.
Courgette rings with ham, cheese, and dried tomatoes. Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 large courgette,
- 10-20 slices of cured ham (depending on the number of rings),
- 100-200 grammes of yellow cheese,
- 50-100 grammes of dried tomatoes,
- salt and pepper,
- fresh parsley,
- garlic or BBQ sauce for serving.
Preparation:
- Wash the courgette and cut it into thick slices (you can peel it beforehand if the skin is too harsh).
- Cut out the seed cavities from the slices.
- Grate the yellow cheese and chop the dried tomatoes.
- Place the yellow cheese and dried tomatoes on the courgette rings, pressing gently so the toppings stick.
- Wrap each courgette ring in a slice of long-aged ham at an angle.
- Bake the rings at 200°C until the ham is browned and the vegetable slightly softens.
- Serve the prepared rings with garlic or BBQ sauce.