Zucchini Stir-fry with Salted Shrimp
A simple side dish made by stir-frying zucchini with salted shrimp for a savory depth of flavor. The zucchini's natural sweetness makes it just as good for kids as it is as a snack alongside drinks for adults — and the recipe couldn't be easier.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Zucchini1
- Onion1/2
- Perilla oil1 tbsp
- Salted shrimp (saeujeot)1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seedsA pinch
Directions
- 1
Wash the zucchini well, cut it lengthwise, then slice into half-moons about 0.5 cm thick.
- 2
Julienne the onion.
- 3
Heat perilla oil in a pan and stir-fry the onion and zucchini over high heat. Cooking the zucchini on high heat keeps it from discoloring and preserves its green color.
- 4
Add the salted shrimp and minced garlic right away and stir-fry — the zucchini cooks quickly, keeping its crisp texture and nutty flavor.
- 5
To keep the pretty green color all the way to the table, spread the stir-fried zucchini thinly on a wide plate or tray and let it cool in a cool spot. Leaving it in the pan too long will change the color quickly.
- 6
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and the zucchini stir-fry is done.
Tips
Even if it's cooked deliciously, a color change makes it look less appetizing — so be sure to let it cool in a cool spot.