STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH HOISIN SAUCE

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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Stir-Fry

Yield 4 4 oz servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium zucchini (approx 1 lb)
3 tsp hoisin sauce
1 TBS soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1TBS canola oil or peanut oil
1/2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp dry sherry
1/2 tsp chili flakes
1/2 tsp toasted sesame seed

Steps:

  • 1.Quarter the zucchini lengthwise 2.Arrange the zucchini, cut side up, on paper towels 3.Sprinkle with salt, and set aside for about 20 minutes 4.Blot the zucchini quarters dry with paper towels 5.Cut the quarters into bit size pieces 6.In a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sasame oil and sherry. 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. Read more: http://chinese.food.com/recipe/stir-fried-zucchini-with-hoisin-sauce-91301#ixzz1iu2HMIqV

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