what to do with marrow

mum of 3 · « **on:** August 16, 2006, 09:28 »

yesterday a fellow allotmenter gave me a marrow and to be honest ive never had it before,any ideas how to cook it?

noshed · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2006, 12:32 »

It's quite a delicate flavour so just peeling, deseeding and boiling can be a bit boring. They're quite nice stuffed with mince or a herby veg mixture. And I think there's a recipe for marrow and ginger jam on the site.

mellowmick · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2006, 13:46 »

I've got two marrows on the way, but have done the following with a marrow sized courgette I got given;-
Slice into 2" deep slices, then hollow out into 'cup' shapes using a teaspoon. Fill the 'cups' with a mixture of chopped tomato, onion, peppers, mince or whatever you fancy, dowse with a bit of olive oil, then roast in the oven for 25 mins. Then drizzle the tops with grated cheese and grill for the last 5 mins.

mum of 3 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2006, 06:30 »

thanks for that you two,i think i may stuff it

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:22 »

I hate boiled marrow too, but OH likes his marrow stuffed with mince vegetables and cooked rice.

Your recipe sounds nice though Mellow. I've got a huge courgette here waiting for something to be done wth it!!!!

mellowmick · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2006, 13:31 »

Quote from: "grannieannie"

Your recipe sounds nice though Mellow

Secret is to leave the bottom intact when you're scooping out the flesh.

spud · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2006, 11:20 »

Can't track that recipe for marrow and ginger jam...can anyone put me on track, please?

Thanks

ytyynycefn · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2006, 19:59 »

It's in the Granny Dumplin recipes under "Marrow Jam"

http://www.allotment-garden.org/recipe_details.php?recipe=20

Bizarrely, I found this site on Google while looking for a recipe for just that

Mel

spud · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2006, 22:28 »

Got it...thank you...

James · « **Reply #9 on:** September 01, 2006, 20:48 »

Mellowmick... don't you end up with seeds in your stuffed marrow 'cups'?

big green bloke · « **Reply #10 on:** September 02, 2006, 07:21 »

hi i love marrows and have at least 30 grow well and large , these will store for abot four months in a cool dry dark place and must not toucn each other , the best way i like to cook the is as a curry with other veg but if you do want to stuff them then make sure the the meqat is spicy as the marrow does not have a lot of flavour itself .

rugbymad40 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2006, 21:01 »

I made Marrow and Ginger Jam this weekend. Difficult to get to set - but acheived by adding lime juice, Tastes fantastic and lasts forever. Yet another way of savouring the taste of summer in those darker days ahead.

stompy · « **Reply #12 on:** September 04, 2006, 09:45 »

Throw marrows away, they are awful.

shaun · « **Reply #13 on:** September 04, 2006, 20:56 »

i might be wrong here,but someone told me to cut the top off remove the seeds and fill the middle with vodka,put the top back on and tape it up,hang for a few months,drill a hole in the bottom and drain the liquid into a bottle,and hey presto you will be drunk as a lord

any one else done this ?

MumoftTwo · « **Reply #14 on:** September 06, 2006, 16:39 »

How about Marrow Rum? (from "It's Raining Plums")

Cut top off good sized marrow and scoop out all seeds. Fill cavity with dark brown sugar, packing it in. A 3lb marrow will hold as much as 2lb sugar. Make a small hole in the bottom of the marrow with a knitting needle or something similar. Put the marrow in a nylon stocking or one leg of a pair of tights. Hang it up over a bowl. Allow fermenting liquid to drip through into a bowl: depending on the size of the marrow the whole process will take up to 2 months. Decant the syrupy brown liquer into bottles and drink straight away or leave it to mature further.

Haven't tried it myself - would be interested to hear of anybody who has.

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