Kim Dae-seok's Grilled Zucchini with Tomato Sauce

An innovative fusion side dish featuring crisp, dry-grilled zucchini that has been salted and cooked without oil, enhanced with a fresh tomato sauce made by sautéing garlic and onion.

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Salting the zucchini before grilling activates umami flavor and ensures it remains firm and chewy even after heating, preventing it from becoming soft or breaking apart.
  • Avoid adding oil when grilling zucchini, as it can make it soggy. Always use a dry pan and low heat to slowly caramelize and bring out a rich, savory aroma.
  • You can enhance this recipe by adding boiled spaghetti noodles or sautéing broccoli and cherry tomatoes together—turning it into a satisfying one-pot pasta dish.

Recommended for

  • Those looking for a fresh and creative alternative to the usual boring zucchini stir-fry or pan-fried zucchini.
  • People who prefer a crisp exterior with a tender yet chewy interior, rather than soft and mushy zucchini.

Shop ingredients on Coupang(Ad)

How did it turn out when you followed this recipe?

Loading cooking feedback…

Cooked-it reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to leave one.

  1. Kim Dae-seok's Braised Eggs in Tomato Sauce25 minEasyside dish
  2. Solo Cooking God's Tomato Sauce Pork Rice Bowl40 minNormalRice bowls
  3. Raymon Kim's Tomato Sauce Western-Style LA Short Ribs30 minNormalMeat & mains
  4. Seungwoo Dad's Basic Tomato Sauce30 minEasySauces & basics
  5. Kim Dae-seok Chef's Tomato Sauce Ramen5 minVery easyNoodles & bunsik
  6. This Man's Cook Tomato Sauce Jeyuk Bokkeum25 minEasyMeat & mains
  7. Ttukdak Hyung's Rice Cooker Meat Tomato Sauce45 minEasySauces & basics
  8. Lee Yeon-bok's Tomato Sauce Tteok Gratin15 minEasySnacks & desserts
  9. Yeo Kyung-ok's Shrimp Tomato Sauce20 minEasyMeat & mains
  10. Kim Milan's Homemade Tomato Sauce1 hr 10 minEasySauces & basics