Description
A vibrant and easy-to-make side dish featuring tender-crisp zucchini and sweet onion glazed in a savory Japanese-inspired sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and incredibly versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
- 1 medium Sweet Onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (or Tamari for GF)
- 1 tbsp Mirin
- 1 tbsp Sake (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 tbsp Neutral Oil (vegetable, canola, or grapeseed)
- Optional garnishes: Toasted Sesame Seeds, Togarashi
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables & Sauce: Slice zucchini and onion. Mince garlic and grate ginger. Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, and sake in a small bowl.
- Heat Wok & Sauté Aromatics: Heat neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until smoking. Add onion and sauté 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Zucchini: Add sliced zucchini to the pan. Cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes for a sear, then stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Deglaze with Sauce: Pour sauce over vegetables. Stir quickly to coat. Simmer for 30 seconds-1 minute until sauce reduces slightly and glazes vegetables.
- Finish & Serve: Remove from heat immediately. Stir in toasted sesame oil. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and togarashi if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7-10 mins