Description
Mediterranean-inspired spicy Asian zucchini combines fresh ingredients with bold flavors. Home cooks can easily create this quick and delicious side dish that delivers robust taste sensations you’ll savor with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 small zucchini, cut into long strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml/1 fl oz) sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml/1 fl oz) sesame oil
- 1 tsp (5 ml/0.17 fl oz) honey
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps (30 g/1 oz) sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Transform zucchini into elegant, uniform strips to ensure balanced cooking and optimal flavor infusion.
- Sautéing: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high flame until it radiates intensity, then introduce minced garlic and zucchini, allowing them to dance and caramelize with golden precision while maintaining a crisp, vibrant core.
- Sauce Fusion: Whisk soy sauce, sriracha, and honey into a glossy, harmonious elixir that promises a tantalizing blend of spicy and sweet notes.
- Plating and Garnishing: Elegantly transfer the sautéed zucchini to a serving vessel, drench with the dynamic sauce, then crown with a flourish of freshly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for a visually stunning and flavor-rich presentation.
- Final Touch: Conduct a nuanced taste evaluation, delicately calibrating seasoning with salt and pepper to orchestrate a personalized culinary symphony.
Notes
- Slice with Precision: Cut zucchini into uniform strips for consistent cooking and maximum flavor absorption, ensuring each piece cooks evenly and develops a perfect golden color.
- Oil Temperature Matters: Heat sesame oil until it shimmers, creating the ideal cooking environment for garlic and zucchini to caramelize beautifully without burning.
- Sauce Harmony: Whisk soy sauce, sriracha, and honey thoroughly to create a balanced, glossy coating that perfectly complements the zucchini’s natural sweetness and texture.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds to add visual appeal, crunch, and an extra layer of depth to the final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg