Sinem KudayAide de Cuisine
16 January 2026 Son güncelleme: 05 August 2026

A nearly forgotten recipe of rural cuisine, where zucchini sliced and sun-dried at the end of summer is soaked in water in winter and cooked in olive oil. The dried zucchini's intense flavor is balanced with tomato and onion, turning into a hearty winter vegetable dish.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Soften the dried squash

10 min

Soak the dried pumpkin slices in warm water for at least 2 hours to soften, then drain and squeeze out the excess water.

2

Sauté the onion

6 min

Sauté finely chopped onion in olive oil until softened.

3

Add the tomato and paste

6 min

Add the grated tomato and tomato paste and sauté for a few minutes.

4

Cook with the dried squash

20 min

Add the softened dried pumpkin and water, then cook over low heat until the liquid is absorbed. Note: the pumpkin may hold a lot of water once it swells, so squeeze it thoroughly while draining.

5

Let rest and serve

10 min

Remove from heat and let rest until it reaches room temperature, then serve.

Reminder

Important: Soak the dried pumpkin slices in warm water for at least 2 hours before cooking to soften them; soaking time is not included in the cooking time. Caution: The pumpkin may hold a lot of water once soaked, so squeeze it out well when draining. Allergen: contains no common allergen.

Editor's Note Editörün Notu

Adding a bit of salt to the water while softening dried pumpkin helps it soften faster and gives a more balanced flavor once cooked.

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#Olive Oil-Based #Vegetable Dish #Winter Dish #Dried Squash
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3.6 5 reviews %60 recommend it
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Emel Abadan Aide de Cuisine 4 months ago

Tuz miktarı bende biraz fazla geldi, azaltarak yapacağım bir dahaki sefere. Belirtilen süreden 15 dakika sonra hâlâ hamurumsuydu, biraz daha pişirmem gerekti. Belirtilen sürede biraz erken kızardı, benimkinde 5 dakika kısalttım.

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Ada Eliçin Aide de Cuisine 6 months ago

Sofrada hemen bitti, çok beğenildi.

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Derin Durmaz Commis 6 months ago

Baharat oranını kendime göre ayarladım, tarifin ruhunu bozmadı.

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