What is zucchini?

What is zucchini?

Zucchini is a fruit that grows on vines and belongs to the genus Cucurbita of the Cucurbitaceae family. Zucchini is often called vegetable melon, small melon, American pumpkin, etc. in the north. It is a vegetable grown in summer and is generally available in mid-September. It is widely planted throughout the country, with major producing areas including Hebei, Shandong, Northeast China and other regions.

What does zucchini look like?

Zucchini grows on thick vines and is about 15 to 20 centimeters in size. The fruit is green with white spots and has light yellow flowers at the end of the melon.

How to cook zucchini

1. Stir-fry

When stir-frying zucchini, it is usually paired with dried chilies. Heat the pan and pour in cold oil. Then add the chopped dried chilies and sauté until fragrant. After the spicy flavor comes out, add the zucchini and stir-fry over high heat. Add some water in an appropriate amount and it is done after the water evaporates.

2. Stir-fried dried shrimps

Fried zucchini with dried shrimps is also a dish that we often eat at home. First, fry the soaked dried shrimps with oil. After the dried shrimps turn golden brown, add the zucchini and stir-fry. Add some chopped green onions before serving.

The efficacy and function of zucchini

Zucchini is very beneficial to the human body, especially for people with diabetes. It can promote the production of insulin and achieve the effect of lowering blood sugar. It can also clear away heat and relieve summer heat when eaten in summer.