While zucchini is always my first choice, sometimes I cannot find any fresh ones in my area, and I am sure you have that problem, too. Eggplant is another excellent choice because it is long and wide, perfect for making large strips. However, like zucchini, eggplant is also mostly water, so you must cook or salt it first. Cabbage leaves can also be cut into strips; you do not have to worry about making them thin because they already are.