Savory Stir-Fried Zucchini Salad Recipe
Easy Zucchini Salad: A Perfect Side Dish for Beginners
Discover a delightful way to enjoy zucchini! This savory zucchini salad, ‘Aehobak Muchim’, offers a delightful balance of salty and subtly sweet flavors, making it an excellent banchan (side dish) to keep in your refrigerator. Its simple seasoning makes it accessible for everyone to prepare.
Main Ingredients- 1 medium zucchini
- 2 stalks scallions
Seasoning Ingredients- 3 Tbsp soy sauce (or 2 Tbsp soup soy sauce + 1 Tbsp regular soy sauce)
- 0.5 Tbsp red pepper flakes (increase to 1 Tbsp for spicier taste)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (generous amount)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce (or 2 Tbsp soup soy sauce + 1 Tbsp regular soy sauce)
- 0.5 Tbsp red pepper flakes (increase to 1 Tbsp for spicier taste)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (generous amount)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the zucchini thoroughly and trim off the ends. Slice it as thinly as possible, about 0.3 to 0.5 cm thick, ensuring even thickness for consistent cooking. Thin slices cook faster and absorb flavors better.
Step 2
Heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced zucchini and cook, flipping gently, until both sides are golden brown and slightly tender. Be careful not to burn it by using excessively high heat.
Step 3
Once cooked, transfer the zucchini slices to a plate lined with paper towels to cool slightly. This step helps to evaporate excess moisture, preventing a watery salad and enhancing its texture.
Step 4
Clean the scallions and finely chop them. In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 Tbsp red pepper flakes, 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic, 0.5 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil. Mix well to create the dressing. You can add a pinch of sugar if you prefer a slightly sweeter note.
Step 5
Place the slightly cooled zucchini in a mixing bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the zucchini. Gently toss everything together using a spoon or your hands, being careful not to break the zucchini slices, until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning.
Step 6
Your delicious zucchini salad, ‘Aehobak Muchim’, is ready! It boasts a perfectly balanced savory and subtly sweet flavor that has permeated the zucchini. It pairs wonderfully with a bowl of warm rice.
Step 7
Enjoy your meal with this simple yet flavorful zucchini dish, and have a wonderful and happy day! 😀
