on Mar 12, 2021, Updated Dec 23, 2023 Try my No Breading Air Fryer Zucchini and Oven Roasted Zucchini if you like this vegetable.
About Chinese Zucchini Stir Fry
Chinese Stir Fried Zucchini is a healthy and delicious side dish that comes together in under 15 minutes using pantry staples. This dish is vegan, keto, and can be easily made gluten-free. Serve it on the side with a Chinese-style meal or use it as a filling for wraps or sandwiches. If scaling the recipe, stir fry in batches; otherwise, the zucchini will steam instead of frying.
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Dry Red Chilies add the right amount of spiciness to this stir fry. Add some red pepper flakes if you want it to be extra spicy. You can increase or decrease red chilies as per your taste and preference. Sesame Oil – Use sesame oil for the best and most authentic flavor. Otherwise, use any cooking oil. Sauces – I have used dark soy sauce and hot sauce in this recipe. Use low-sodium soy sauce if you are watching your salt intake. You can also add oyster sauce, teriyaki sauce, or Shaoxing wine to the recipe. Others – You will also need onions, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, and toasted sesame seeds. Add dark brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup to balance the taste. If you want to make a saucy stir fry, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in ¼ cup water at the end of the cooking and cook until the sauce thickens (2-3 minutes). This Asian-inspired dish can be made vegan, as I did, or you can add meat protein of your choice, such as chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp. You can also add tofu cubes to the recipe. Now, keep all the other ingredients near the cooking area. This stir-fry cooks quickly, so you must be swift once you add the ingredients to the pan. You don’t want to overcook the zucchini, as it will get mushy quickly. Once the oil is hot, add 2 teaspoon minced garlic and 2-3 whole dry red chilies (broken into 2-3 pieces) and fry for 5 seconds. Add the sliced zucchini and cook for 4-5 minutes on high heat, stirring frequently.
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 teaspoon hot sauce ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Note – If you want it saucy, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in ¼ cup water at this stage and cook until the sauce thickens (2-3 minutes). Check for salt and pepper and add more if needed. Garnish with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions and serve hot.
