Description
Spicy Asian zucchini delivers a bold flavor profile that dances between heat and subtle complexity. Zesty sesame and chili notes mingle with crisp zucchini, creating a quick side dish that brings Korean-inspired excitement to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 small zucchini, cut into long strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) honey
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cleanse and slice zucchini into elongated, uniform strips to promote even cooking and maximize flavor absorption.
- Warm sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high temperature until shimmering, then introduce minced garlic and zucchini strips.
- Gently maneuver zucchini in the pan, allowing each piece to caramelize and develop a golden exterior while maintaining a crisp interior texture.
- Simultaneously craft a vibrant sauce by whisking together soy sauce, sriracha, and honey until ingredients meld into a harmonious, glossy blend.
- Transfer sautéed zucchini to a serving plate, then cascade the spicy-sweet sauce over the vegetables, ensuring complete and thorough coating.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor complexity by scattering freshly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds across the surface.
- Perform a final taste assessment, delicately adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to align with personal preference.
Notes
- Last-minute zucchini strips emerge with gorgeous caramelized edges after quick searing in hot sesame oil.
- Spicy-sweet sauce transforms ordinary vegetable into restaurant-quality side dish with sriracha and honey’s magical touch.
- Green onion and sesame seed sprinkle adds crisp texture and authentic Asian restaurant finishing flair to this simple yet bold vegetable preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg