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• Method 2 of 2: Rubbing the zucchini
• Hand grater
• Food processor
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need
• Additional articles

1 Wash the zucchini. Even if the dirt is invisible to the naked eye, wash it under running water to remove pesticides and bacteria. Keep the zucchini under water and rub gently until the skin is clean to the touch.

2 Cut off the ends. Use a sharp knife to cut off both ends of the zucchini.

3 Remove seeds. If the zucchini is more than 5 cm in diameter, the seeds can be large and bitter. If so, carefully cut the zucchini in half lengthwise.

• Hold the spoon firmly in one hand and the zucchini in the other. Scrape off the seeds by lightly pressing the tip of a spoon. If the zucchini is smaller, they are ready to be grated.

Method 2 of 2: Rubbing the zucchini

Hand grater

1. 1 Use a regular or square grater. Place the grater on a hard surface such as a cutting board. You can grate the zucchini directly onto a cutting board, or you can grate a bowl to collect the grated zucchini, making it easier to clean up later.
2. 2 Decide exactly how you want to grate the zucchini. Most graters have holes for coarse and fine rubbing. Rub a small amount and see if this works for you.
   • Some graters have a slot to cut vegetables into thin slices, which is great for stews, lasagna and other dishes. However, this is not suitable for baking bread.
3. 3 Hold the grater firmly in one hand and the zucchini in the other. Pressing firmly and evenly, slide the zucchini up and down the holes in the grater.
   • If you are using a square grater, the grated zucchini will gather inside and you will need to peel the grater from time to time if you want to grate a few courgettes. If you are using a plain grater, simply move the grated zucchini aside and continue grating.
4. 4 Be careful when approaching your toes. You will need to change the position of your fingers slightly as you rub the zucchini. In the end, you won't have anything to hold onto. Do not try to grate the zucchini all the way, or you risk adding your fingers to the dish.
   • If you're being extremely thrifty, to save your fingers, spike the rest of the zucchini onto a fork and try to grate as much as possible.

Food processor

1. 1 Assemble the food processor. Attach the coarse accessory according to the instructions for your food processor.
   • Make sure the appliance is clean and assembled correctly before you start rubbing.
2. 2 Prepare the zucchini. Depending on the size of your food processor, you may want to chop large, peeled zucchini into smaller pieces before grating them in the food processor.
3. 3 Turn on the appliance and start placing the zucchini in the food chute. Once the bowl is full, clean it and continue rubbing.

Tips

• When rubbing the zucchini, there is no need to peel the skin.

Warnings

• All graters are very sharp. Keep fingers and joints as far away from the grater as possible during the process.

What do you need

• Zucchini
• Plain grater or food processor with grating attachment
• Sharp knife for peeling vegetables
• Cutting board

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