Royal Zucchini Noodles
Royal Zucchini Noodles
Have You Seen This Zucchini? A Diet-Friendly Recipe for Zucchini Noodles, Perfect for a Late-Night Snack
Have you ever seen a zucchini like this? Introducing a recipe for zucchini noodles, a healthy dish perfect for dieting and a light late-night meal. My husband returned from a class reunion with zucchini noodles made by a friend who grows his own! Intrigued, I searched online and decided to make them myself. Enjoy the unique texture and healthy flavor of these homemade zucchini noodles!
Zucchini Noodle Ingredients- 1 Zucchini (for noodles)
- 1 Egg
- 1/3 Carrot
- 1/3 Small Zucchini (for garnish)
- 2-3 Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
- Piece of Dried Kelp (optional)
- 4 Cups Water (for broth)
- 2 Tbsp Fish Sauce
- A little Cooking Oil
- A little Salt
- A little Toasted Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
For the zucchini noodles, halve the large zucchini and thoroughly scrape out the seeds with a spoon. (Removing the seeds is essential for creating noodle-like strands.)
Step 2
Place the deseeded zucchini in a pot, cover it with enough water to submerge, and boil for about 20 minutes until it becomes very soft and tender. It’s crucial to cook the zucchini until it’s completely done and mushy.
Step 3
Prepare the toppings. Lightly beat the egg with a pinch of salt, then heat a little cooking oil in a pan and cook thin omelets. Once cooked, roll up the omelets and thinly slice them into shreds. Wash and julienne the carrot and small zucchini.
Step 4
Lightly stir-fry the julienned carrots and small zucchini in separate pans with a little cooking oil and a pinch of salt. Avoid overcooking to maintain a crisp texture.
Step 5
Make the broth. Pour 4 cups of water into a pot and add the rehydrated dried shiitake mushrooms (or use concentrated broth cubes) and a piece of kelp (optional). Bring to a boil, then remove the kelp. Simmer over low heat for about 10 more minutes to develop a deep flavor. Season with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and a little salt to your taste.
Step 6
Remove the boiled zucchini from the pot and quickly rinse it under cold water to cool it down. Gently scrape the flesh of the zucchini with a spoon or fork to separate it into long, noodle-like strands. Be careful not to break the zucchini flesh during this process.
Step 7
Place the separated zucchini strands in a colander, rinse them lightly under running water to remove any sticky starch, and drain thoroughly. Shake gently to remove excess water.
Step 8
Arrange the zucchini noodles in a serving bowl. Ladle the warm broth generously over the noodles. Artfully arrange the prepared egg shreds, stir-fried carrots, and stir-fried small zucchini as toppings.
Step 9
Finally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty aroma. Your healthy and delicious zucchini noodles are ready! If you prefer a cold dish, you can chill the broth before serving.
