Stir-fried Zucchini With Hoisin Sauce

WaterMelon's Note:

From Fine Cooking #65. I love hoisin sauce so decided to try this recipe - and was so glad I did! Prep time includes slicing and salting the zucchini.

• Total Time: 21 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 medium zucchini (approx 1 lb.)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
• 2 teaspoons dry sherry
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon canola oil (or peanut oil)
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (1 clove)
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seed, toasted

Directions:

1. Quarter zucchini lengthwise.
2. Slice off the soft seed core; it's ok if some seeds remain.
3. Arrange the zucchini, cut side up, on paper towels.
4. Sprinkle with salt, set aside for 10 mins.
5. Blot the zucchini quarters dry with paper towels.
6. Cut quarters into 2 inch lengths.
7. Mix soy sauce, hoisin, sherry and sesame oil in a small bowl.
8. Heat a wok or large skillet over med-high heat for 1 min.
9. Pour in canola/peanut oil; when oil starts to shimmer and ripple (very hot), add zucchini.
10. Saute until zucchini browns and softens slightly (don't overcook- it might turn mushy), about 4 mins.
11. Add garlic and chilli flakes, saute for about 15 sec.
12. Add the sauce mixture, stir and cook just long enough for liquid to reduce and coat the zucchini (about 20 sec).
13. Remove from wok, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Reviews

[Ilysse]

We loved this! I doubled the recipe thinking 2 zucchini wouldn't be enough for the 4 of us but I was wrong; it would have been perfect. On the plus side I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. I served it along side Grilled Oriental Pork Chops and Jasmine rice. It made a wonderful meal loved by young and old alike.
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[Cooks4_6]

Next time I must double the recipe....eaten by young and old in my family. Prepared with Seared Ahi Tuna Glazed With Wasabi Butter #181057 very good together!

[thepoetnmotion]

I was looking for a zucchini recipe and came across this. I followed the recipe and really enjoyed the flavor. I had left overs so added the left over zucchini and sauce to chinese noodles the next day. It made the best chinese noodles I've ever had. Good recipe and one I will make again.