Sautéed Zucchini with Chili Garlic Sauce
Sauteed zucchini is a great side dish that is fresh and crunchy with a little spicy kick.
Ingredients
- 3 Medium Zucchinis
- 3 Minced Garlic Cloves
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Oil
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tsp Chili Garlic Sauce
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry zucchini with paper towels.
- Remove the ends and cut zucchini diagonally into 2-inch chunks while rotating it one-quarter turn between cuts.
- Heat oil to medium-high and add zucchini into the pan.
- Do not stir zucchini for 1 minute to allow caramelization.
- Then sautee zucchini and leave for another minute to get even caramelization on all the zucchini chunks.
- Make a well in the pan and add the minced garlic.
- When the garlic is fragrant, sautee the zucchini briskly for 1 minute.
- Add salt, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, and sautee to mix well.
Notes
1. Cutting the zucchini diagonally creates more surface area for heat contact, so it is cooked faster. This is a good way to keep the zucchini crunchy.
2. Pat drying the zucchini helps them to caramelize better.
3. Caramelizing brings out the sweetness of the zucchini as well as adds a nutty flavor to the dish.
4. Sauteing briskly in high heat is the key to keeping the zucchini crunchy because the juice does not seep out making the zucchini limp and soggy.