Spicy Asian Zucchini Recipes

SPICY ASIAN ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the zucchini (you may have to saute them in batches depending on the size of your skillet and how much zucchini you have). Sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute until browned and tender. Remove from heat. Repeat with remaining zucchini if needed.
• Whisk together the soy sauce, sriracha, and honey. Pour the mixture over the sauteed zucchini (again, you may not need to use all the sauce depending on how much zucchini you have. Taste as you go). Toss to combine. To serve, sprinkle the zucchini with sesame seeds and green onions. This side dish is tasty warm or at room temperature.

SPICY ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Place oil in a large, heavy non-stick skillet and begin heating over medium high heat.
• Meanwhile, slice onion and cut zucchini into 1/4" rounds.
• Once oil is nice and hot, saute onion until it is starting to carmelize (about 2 minutes).
• Add zucchini and seasonings. Turn heat down slightly (to medium), and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Zucchini should be yellow with some brown spots, slightly transparent looking and soft without being mushy. Onions should be thoroughly carmelized and yummy. :).

SPICY GARLIC SOY SAUCE ZUCCHINI STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, sauté garlic, white parts of scallion, and red chilies until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add zucchini into the pan, stir to mix well, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the zucchini is tender but still crispy.
• Mix together soy sauce, sugar, Shaoxing wine, and Chinese black vinegar, then pour this sauce mixture into the pan. Gently toss to coat the zucchini.
• Once the sauce boils, add in corn starch slurry and keep stirring until the sauce is thick.
• Turn off heat, add sesame oil and half of the green part of scallions, and toss gently.
• Transfer the zucchini to a serving plate and garnish with the rest of the green part of scallions.

KOREAN ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and slice into a half-moon shape.
• Place all ingredients in a wok or large skillet except sesame seeds and sesame oil.
• Over high heat, stir fry ingredients for 5 minutes, or until zucchini is cooked but still has bite. It will have some liquid on the bottom, that's totally fine but don't overcook them, they will become too mushy.
• Place on a serving plate, and garnish with sesame seeds and sesame oil. Enjoy with warm cooked rice and with other side dishes or make bibimbap by just simply putting the zucchini on top of the rice and adding a fried egg! Enjoy!

JAPANESE ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into 2 inch long pieces and then cut each piece into 6 wedges.
• Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet.
• Add zucchini and onion and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 more minutes or until soft enough for your liking.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

SPICY ASIAN ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat sesame oil in a skillet on medium high heat.
• Add the zucchini and garlic and saute for about 5-7 minutes or until desired tenderness
• Place zucchini on a plate.
• Combine the soy sauce, sriracha, and honey and whisk together until combined.
• Pour the mixture over the sauteed zucchini and toss to combine.
• Sprinkle with green onions
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

ASIAN-STYLE ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini, and cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Season with garlic powder and pepper, and continue cooking until zucchini is well coated and tender.