While awaiting the spiral slicer . . .

[Raw Creator]

Hi All,

I'm preparing the zucchini and marinara sauce - without a spiral slicer - any suggestions on how to go about paring the zucchini?

Many thanks,
Raw Creator

[Ama]

Do you have a food processor? I have put the zucchini through the food processor with the grate plate on and then I put it in a mesh colander, sprinkle some salt on it and mix it up. The salt will release some of the water from the zucchini. After it has drained for a bit your ready to eat! You could eat it as is but it will most likely be watery if you don't drain it.

[fuzzywater]

You could also just use your peeler and make it fettuccine instead of spaghetti... or if you have a mandoline (or julienne peeler) you can julienne it.

Speaking of mandolines, I just bought one from Costco (MUI I think the brand was) and it's *wonderful*! I highly recommend it. I tried the OXO one and was not impressed with it - especially for $70+. This one is really nice and only cost $35. So... if anyone is in the market for a mandoline...

[RawFoodieMom]

If you have a zester, you can use that to make angel hair strands. Just keep going over the zucchini with it. That's another option. :)

[Jedi]

I bought one on ebay today!!! WOOT!:D