Japanese Zucchini Onion Stir Fry (Print Version)
Tender zucchini and sweet onions in a savory Japanese-inspired glaze
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
02 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
→ Sauce
06 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
07 - 1 tbsp mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
09 - 1 tsp sugar
→ Cooking
10 - 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
→ Garnish
11 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Set aside.
02 - Heat neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
03 - Add the sliced onions. Stir fry for 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
04 - Add garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add the zucchini. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
06 - Pour in the sauce and toss to coat vegetables evenly. Stir fry for another 1-2 minutes until sauce slightly thickens and vegetables are glossy.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately as a side or over steamed rice for a light main dish.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally 20 minutes start to finish
- The sauce creates this beautiful glossy coating that makes vegetables taste restaurant-quality
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan will steam the vegetables instead of stir frying them
- The sauce thickens incredibly fast in the final minute, so keep everything moving
03 -
- Dry your zucchini slices with a paper towel if they seem especially wet
- Let your pan get properly hot before adding any ingredients