Kim Jin-soon's Ugly Zucchini Steamed Dish

Thickly sliced zucchini steamed gently over low heat with saeujeot and perilla oil to bring out the natural flavor of the ingredients

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Cut the zucchini thickly so it stays tender and doesn't become mushy after thorough steaming.
  • The key to the savory flavor is steaming without adding water, relying only on the zucchini's own moisture and perilla oil.
  • Adjust the saeujeot liquid at the end to taste.

Recommended for

  • Those who want a healthy side dish that brings out the natural sweetness and tender texture of zucchini.
  • Those who enjoy the savory, salty combination of saeujeot and perilla oil.
  • Those who want to make a nostalgic countryside side dish with simple heat control.

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