Nutrient-Rich & Delicious! Stir-Fried Zucchini, Your New Favorite Side Dish
Perfect for Dinner! Quick & Easy Stir-Fried Zucchini in 10 Minutes
Prepare a delightful side dish for your husband after his long day at work! Stir-fried zucchini, made with fresh zucchini and a medley of vegetables, is a magical dish with its chewy texture and subtle sweetness that will have you finishing a bowl of rice in no time. Follow this simple yet flavorful and nutritious stir-fried zucchini recipe to make your dinner table even more bountiful tonight!
Main Ingredients- 1 medium zucchini
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1/2 medium carrot
- 1 Korean chili pepper (add more if you like it spicy)
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp soup soy sauce (optional, adds umami)
- Pinch of salt (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- Pinch of sesame seeds (for added nuttiness)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp soup soy sauce (optional, adds umami)
- Pinch of salt (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- Pinch of sesame seeds (for added nuttiness)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the vegetables. Wash the zucchini thoroughly, trim the ends, and slice it into 0.5cm thick half-moon shapes. Peel the onion and carrot, then julienne them thinly. Remove the stems from the Korean chili pepper and mince it finely. Once all ingredients are prepped, you’re ready to start cooking!
Step 2
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the prepared zucchini first and stir-fry it. Stir-frying zucchini from the start helps to reduce excess moisture and maintain a chewy texture. The key is to sauté the zucchini until it becomes slightly translucent.
Step 3
Once the zucchini is partially cooked, add 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 Tbsp soup soy sauce (optional), 1 Tbsp minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir-fry everything together to allow the seasonings to evenly coat the zucchini. This step creates a delicious base flavor. You can also use fish sauce instead of soy sauce for an extra umami kick.
Step 4
Now, add the julienned onion and carrot, and the minced Korean chili pepper. Stir-fry until all ingredients are well combined and the vegetables are tender-crisp. It’s best to cook them just until they are slightly softened but still retain some bite. Right before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 Tbsp sesame oil and sprinkle with a pinch of sesame seeds, then gently mix. The fragrant sesame oil will further enhance the flavor of your stir-fried zucchini.
Step 5
Enjoy your delicious homemade stir-fried zucchini with a warm bowl of rice! It’s the perfect topping for freshly cooked rice. Your husband is sure to love it! Enjoy your meal and have a wonderful evening!
