Stir-Fried Round Zucchini with Fermented Shrimp
How to Make Delicious Stir-Fried Round Zucchini with Fermented Shrimp (Zucchini Side Dish)
Zucchini is so delicious right now, so I always buy zucchini. I used the leftover round zucchini from my mother-in-law to make a stew and then decided to make a stir-fried zucchini side dish with fermented shrimp. (Tablespoon measured by a standard rice spoon)
Stir-Fried Zucchini Ingredients- 215g round zucchini
- 29g carrot
- 29g onion
- 15g green onion
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2.5 Tbsp grapeseed oil
- 1 Tbsp fermented shrimp (saeujeot)
- 1-2 pinches salt (to taste)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Slice the round zucchini into approximately 5-6mm thick rounds, then cut these rounds into julienne strips of the same thickness. It’s best to cut them slightly thicker so they don’t fall apart during stir-frying.
Step 2
Julienne the onion and carrot into strips about 3mm thick, which is thinner than the zucchini strips.
Step 3
Prepare 0.5 tablespoon of minced garlic and finely chop the green onion.
Step 4
Heat 2.5 tablespoons of grapeseed oil in a stir-fry pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped green onion, and stir-fry until fragrant to create a flavorful scallion-garlic oil. Be careful not to burn them.
Step 5
Once the aromatic oil is ready, add the julienned round zucchini, carrot, and onion to the pan. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, gently tossing the vegetables to combine.
Step 6
Add 1 tablespoon of fermented shrimp (saeujeot) and continue to stir-fry, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed among the vegetables.
Step 7
Continue stir-frying until the zucchini becomes slightly translucent and the volume reduces, but still retains a slight crispness (‘salkang’). Avoid overcooking, as the zucchini can become mushy.
Step 8
Taste the stir-fry and season with 1-2 pinches of salt if needed. Since fermented shrimp is quite salty, it’s best to add salt gradually. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can omit the salt altogether.
Step 9
Once the seasoning is adjusted and the zucchini is cooked to your liking, turn off the heat. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds for a beautiful finish and enhanced flavor. Your delicious stir-fried round zucchini with fermented shrimp, a wonderful side dish, is now complete! Enjoy your meal.
