Best Chinese Braised Zucchini Recipes

ASIAN-STYLE ZUCCHINI

Asian-Style Zucchini image

Thick zucchini slices are lightly browned in butter and cooked with soy sauce and sesame seeds. This makes a fabulous summer side dish!

Provided by TRINITYJAE

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter
1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch slices
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
garlic powder to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini, and cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Season with garlic powder and pepper, and continue cooking until zucchini is well coated and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 466.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH HOISIN SAUCE

Stir-fried Zucchini With Hoisin Sauce image

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.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories Vegetable

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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 seeds, toasted

Steps:

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