Elegant Zucchini and Pollack Roe Stir-fry: A Quick and Delicious Main Dish from Leftover Vegetables (Fridge Clean-out & Easy Recipe)
Zucchini and Pollack Roe Stir-fry: A Delicious Main Dish Made Quickly from Leftover Vegetables (Fridge Clean-out & Easy Recipe)
Transforming leftover vegetables into a gourmet side dish with the savory flavor of pollack roe. This recipe makes simple ingredients taste truly special.
Ingredients
- 1/2 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- A small amount of carrot, julienned
- 1 Tbsp brown rice oil or cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin) or water
- 1-2 Tbsp low-sodium pollack roe (roe only, membrane removed, finely chopped)
- 1 Tbsp perilla powder
- A little sesame oil (for finishing)
- A little toasted sesame seeds (for finishing)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, heat 1 Tbsp of brown rice oil or cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onion and 1/2 Tbsp of minced garlic, and stir-fry until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant. This step helps to enhance the overall flavor of the dish.
Step 2
Once the onion is softened, add the sliced zucchini and julienned carrot to the pan. Stir-fry them together for about 2-3 minutes until the zucchini is slightly tender and vibrant in color. Adding 1 Tbsp of cooking wine (mirin) or water at this stage helps to remove any unwanted odor from the zucchini and adds depth of flavor.
Step 3
When the vegetables are somewhat cooked, reduce the heat to low or temporarily turn off the heat, and cover the pan with a lid. Let it steam for about 1-2 minutes. This steaming process will make the zucchini even softer and allow all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Step 4
Now, add 1-2 Tbsp of finely chopped, low-sodium pollack roe (with the membrane removed) to the pan. Gently stir-fry it with the vegetables, breaking up any clumps of roe with your spatula. Cook for about 1 more minute, ensuring the savory and umami-rich flavor of the pollack roe is evenly distributed among the vegetables.
Step 5
Once all the ingredients are well-stirred and cooked, turn off the heat. Finally, sprinkle in 1 Tbsp of perilla powder, a little sesame oil, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. The nutty flavor of the perilla powder combined with the aroma of sesame oil and seeds creates a rich and satisfying finish. Give it a gentle final mix, and your delicious Zucchini and Pollack Roe Stir-fry is ready to be enjoyed!
