Quick & Easy Stir-Fried Zucchini Recipe
Simple and Delicious Stir-Fried Zucchini, Perfect as a Side Dish!
Introducing a simple and delicious stir-fried zucchini recipe using common ingredients from your refrigerator. This savory and flavorful dish is the perfect side to make your rice disappear in no time! We’ve included tips to make it in under 10 minutes, suitable for everyone from students living alone to cooking beginners.
Main Ingredients- 1 medium zucchini
- 1/2 medium onion
Seasoning & Stir-frying Ingredients- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (use soup soy sauce or regular soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp salted shrimp, minced
- 1/4 cup water (standard paper cup)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (use soup soy sauce or regular soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp salted shrimp, minced
- 1/4 cup water (standard paper cup)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the zucchini thoroughly, trim the ends, and slice it into 0.5cm thick half-moons or strips. Peel the onion and slice it into strips as well. Cutting them into bite-sized pieces will make them easier to eat after stir-frying.
Step 2
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp cooking oil and 2 Tbsp sesame oil. Add 1 Tbsp minced garlic and stir-fry slowly over low heat until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic; infusing a gentle garlic aroma is key.
Step 3
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the prepared zucchini and onion. Increase the heat to medium and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the zucchini becomes translucent and softens.
Step 4
When the zucchini and onion are somewhat cooked, add 1 Tbsp minced salted shrimp, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup water. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the ingredients and seasonings are well combined. Salted shrimp adds a great umami flavor, so don’t skip it!
Step 5
Finally, turn off the heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds for a delicious finish! It’s incredibly tasty served over warm rice. For an extra kick, you can add chopped red or green chili peppers to your preference.
