Quick Stir-Fried Zucchini with Saeujeot (Fermented Shrimp)
Quick Stir-Fried Zucchini with Saeujeot (Fermented Shrimp)
Flavorful and Speedy Saeujeot Stir-Fried Zucchini Recipe
A delightful zucchini side dish that comes together in a flash! This recipe features the savory depth of saeujeot (fermented shrimp) and the gentle sweetness of zucchini, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal. It’s so quick and easy, you’ll want to make it again and again.
Main Ingredients- 1 Zucchini
- 1/4 Onion
- 1 Korean chili pepper (Cheongyang pepper)
Seasoning- 1/2 Tbsp Saeujeot (fermented shrimp)
- 1/2 Tbsp Fish sauce or Tuna extract
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
- Cooking oil (like canola oil)
- 1/2 Tbsp Saeujeot (fermented shrimp)
- 1/2 Tbsp Fish sauce or Tuna extract
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
- Cooking oil (like canola oil)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the zucchini thoroughly. Trim off both ends, then cut it in half lengthwise. Slice it into about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick pieces. Try to keep the thickness consistent for even cooking.
Step 2
Peel the onion and slice it into thin strips. Remove the stem from the Korean chili pepper and slice it diagonally. If you prefer less heat, you can remove the seeds or use fewer chili peppers.
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Add the sliced zucchini, onion, and chili pepper to the pan. Now, add the saeujeot and fish sauce (or tuna extract).
Step 4
Stir-fry everything together over medium heat until the zucchini starts to soften and become slightly translucent. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes. Don’t overcook it, as you want the zucchini to retain a slight bite.
Step 5
Once the zucchini is almost cooked, add the minced garlic. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds to a minute until the garlic is fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 6
Finally, sprinkle in the toasted sesame seeds and give it a quick toss. Transfer the delicious stir-fried zucchini to a serving plate. Enjoy this simple yet flavorful side dish with your favorite meal!
