Zucchini (courgette) / Korean squash

courgette / zucchina

Flavor and role

Mild, tender summer squash that cooks quickly. Zucchini has firmer skin and more water than Korean aehobak.

Typical dishes and uses

Ratatouille, doenjang jjigae, hobakjeon (zucchini fritters), pasta, grilled vegetables.

Substitutes

Korean squash and zucchini swap 1:1. Eggplant or cucumber (turns soft when cooked) also work.

Storage

Refrigerate 1 week. It weeps water once cut, so prep just before use.

Main countries

Italy · France · Mexico

Used in this book

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Updated 2026-10-10