Where can I buy spaghetti squash?

boxercreations

I've seen this in loads of recipes and can never find it. Anyone know of anywhere in Galway or Kildare that has them? Does it have another name here?
Trying to get the kids (and me) on a more gluten free diet but spag and meatballs is a fave.
thanks

arse..biscuits

boxercreations wrote: »

I've seen this in loads of recipes and can never find it. Anyone know of anywhere in Galway or Kildare that has them? Does it have another name here?
Trying to get the kids (and me) on a more gluten free diet but spag and meatballs is a fave.
thanks

I think you buy a squash and make it yourself

boxercreations

arse..biscuits wrote: »

I think you buy a squash and make it yourself

But doesn't it needs to be a certain type of squash - ie Spaghetti Squash that will break into strands when roasted and then flaked?
Didn't think just any squash would work - I often have butternut squash roasted and not the same.

tattykitty

Have you tried any Asian supermarkets? Strikes me as something they might stock - apparently it's known as gold string melon in Japan. I haven't seen it anywhere, myself, but a bit of Googling suggests that it's a winter squash, so it might not be available to buy yet.

Dotcomdolly

boxercreations wrote: »

But doesn't it needs to be a certain type of squash - ie Spaghetti Squash that will break into strands when roasted and then flaked?
Didn't think just any squash would work - I often have butternut squash roasted and not the same.

Yes it is a particular type of squash, the only place I have ever found it in Dublin is Get Fresh in Ballyroan, it 's nice but I think courgette spaghetti (or "zoodles - kids might like that name! = zucchinni noodles) is nicer.

Get a julienne peeler (or do wider papardelle style strips with a regular veg peeler) and make strands of courgette in to a colander. Sprinkle on some salt, mix it through, put a plate + weight (tin of something) allow to stand for at least 10 mins. Rinse thoroughly and squeeze the heck out if it. Sautee in your fat of choice with seasoning. I like to wilt some spinach through at the end too.

RobAMerc

I too use a julienne peeler but I just blast them in the microwave for a few seconds to heat them up, I gave up frying them ages ago.
try frying off a few chillies, add some tuna to warm through followed by lots of lemon juice - and whack it on top of your heated courgette - really good simples and healthy ( I imagine )

Dotcomdolly

Sounds tasty rob!

boxercreations

Dotcomdolly wrote: »

Yes it is a particular type of squash, the only place I have ever found it in Dublin is Get Fresh in Ballyroan, it 's nice but I think courgette spaghetti (or "zoodles - kids might like that name! = zucchinni noodles) is nicer.

Get a julienne peeler (or do wider papardelle style strips with a regular veg peeler) and make strands of courgette in to a colander. Sprinkle on some salt, mix it through, put a plate + weight (tin of something) allow to stand for at least 10 mins. Rinse thoroughly and squeeze the heck out if it. Sautee in your fat of choice with seasoning. I like to wilt some spinach through at the end too.

Thanks for that - I saw a raw courgette spaghetti recipe and I quite liked the idea of it, just didn't think I would get the kids on board but I'm sure I can get interested in making zoodles and then sauteing them.

Red_Apple

You might get a spaghetti squash in a farmers market, I asked a few months ago & my local one said that sometimes they have them in the autumn.

I like the idea of the courgette pasta- must try that !

cigam

Hey any one have any luck finding spaghetti squash around kildare? Will be trying courgette pasta

Dotcomdolly

I found some in Fallon&Byrne - stupid money - €4.99 per kg - so a normal sized one for 2-3 servings was €20!

cigam

Holy moly! That is mad! Is it worth it?

Dotcomdolly

cigam wrote: »

Holy moly! That is mad! Is it worth it?

Not a bit!