Concia of Zucchini (Mario Batali) |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
3 medium green zucchini, about 1 pound |
3 medium yellow zucchini, about 1 pound |
1/4 cup virgin olive oil |
6 medium cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced |
2 bunches fresh basil chiffonade, to yield 1 cup |
2 tablespoons kosher salt |
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper |
1/4 cup red wine vinegar |
1 porcelain or glass deep dish pie pan |
Directions:
1. Trim green and yellow zucchini at both ends and slice lengthwise into pieces 1/4-inch thick. Heat olive oil in a deep frying pan until just smoking. Cook 5 or 6 pieces of zucchini at a time until golden brown, turning once, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove pieces and drain on paper towels. Continue with remaining zucchini until finished.
2. In a mixing bowl, lightly stir together garlic, basil, salt and pepper until well mixed. Place several pieces of zucchini on bottom of pie dish until base is covered. Sprinkle zucchini with 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons herb mixture as evenly as possible and spritz with 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar. Continue layering zucchini and herb mixture until zucchini is finished and cover with plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving. To serve, remove piece by piece and serve over freshly grilled bread.
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