Fragrant Stir-Fried Zucchini Recipe
The Best Value! A $0.99 Happiness: Stir-Fried Zucchini
The joy of finding fresh, seasonal ingredients at great prices at the market is wonderful! Zucchini is one of those ingredients right now. I found zucchini and Korean squash for just $0.99 each at the supermarket, so I picked out a large, firm zucchini. This stir-fried zucchini, seasoned with fragrant perilla oil and savory fermented seafood sauce, is a perfect side dish for any meal.
Main Ingredients- 1/2 medium Zucchini
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Perilla Oil
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (Kkanari Aekjeot)
- 1/2 Tbsp Salted Shrimp (Saeu-jeot)
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (Kkanari Aekjeot)
- 1/2 Tbsp Salted Shrimp (Saeu-jeot)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the ingredients for the dish: 1/2 zucchini, 1/2 onion, and 3 cloves of garlic. Using fresh ingredients will enhance the overall flavor of your dish.
Step 2
I considered slicing the zucchini and onion into half-moons, but decided to cut them into longer strips for consistency, especially since we’re using onion as well. You can see the seeds inside the zucchini. Slice them to a moderate thickness, not too thin.
Step 3
To prevent the zucchini from becoming too mushy or losing its texture when stir-fried, I’ve cut it into slightly thicker, elongated pieces. Slice the onion into similar-sized strips. Finely mince the garlic. Minced garlic will add a wonderful aroma to the dish.
Step 4
Now, heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of perilla oil. The nutty and fragrant aroma of the perilla oil will make your stir-fried zucchini even more delicious.
Step 5
Once the pan is hot, add the minced garlic first and stir-fry quickly for about 15 seconds until fragrant. Sautéing the garlic first removes any raw smell and brings out its delightful aroma.
Step 6
After the garlic is lightly sautéed, add the prepared zucchini and onion to the pan and stir-fry them together. It’s important to stir-fry the ingredients so they combine well.
Step 7
Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until the zucchini and onion are slightly softened. Then, add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, which is the key to the savory flavor, to the pan.
Step 8
Next, add 1/2 tablespoon of salted shrimp. Salted shrimp is a secret ingredient that adds a deep and rich umami flavor to the dish.
Step 9
Finally, gently stir-fry everything to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed among the ingredients. Your delicious stir-fried zucchini is now ready! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice.
