Introduction
Hey there! Ready to learn how to prepare and freeze squash so you can enjoy fried squash all winter long? Join me as I guide you through the process step by step.
Boiling and Blanching
The first step is to boil a large pot of water and slice your squash into 1/4 inch pieces. Boil the squash for about 3 minutes and then transfer them to a pan of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Preparing the Cornmeal Mix
While the squash cools down, mix together 2 cups of cornmeal, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, and 2 teaspoons of salt to create your cornmeal mix. In a separate bowl, scramble three eggs for the egg wash.
Freezing the Squash
Drain the cooled squash and dip each piece in the egg wash, then coat them in the cornmeal mix. Place the coated squash on a cookie sheet sprinkled with cornmeal mix and freeze them overnight.
Storage
Once frozen, transfer the squash pieces into Ziploc bags. Each bag can hold around 20 pieces of squash. Store the bags in the freezer until you’re ready to fry them.
Enjoying Fried Squash
When you’re craving some delicious fried squash during the winter, simply take out a bag from the freezer, fry them up, and enjoy a taste of summer all year round.
Here are some questions you may have:
1. How long should I boil the squash before freezing it?
– You should boil the squash for about 3 minutes before transferring them to ice water to stop the cooking process.
2. Can I double the recipe if I have a lot of squash to prepare?
– Yes, you can double the recipe if you have more squash to process. Just adjust the quantities of the ingredients accordingly.
3. How many pieces of squash can I fit in a Ziploc bag?
– On average, you can fit around 20 pieces of squash in a standard-sized Ziploc bag.
4. How long should I freeze the squash before transferring them to Ziploc bags?
– It’s best to freeze the squash overnight before transferring them to Ziploc bags for long-term storage.
5. Can I reuse the cornmeal mix for coating the squash?
– Yes, you can reuse the cornmeal mix for coating multiple batches of squash. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container between uses.