This Man's Cook's Zucchini Stir-Fry

Zucchini is first salted to preserve its crisp texture and prevent breaking during cooking, then enhanced with a deep umami flavor from shrimp paste.

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Soaking zucchini in saltwater before stir-frying removes excess moisture, preventing it from breaking or becoming mushy during cooking.
  • Use only the solid portion of shrimp paste—excluding the liquid—to avoid making the dish overly salty.
  • Toasted sesame oil has a low smoke point and can burn easily when heated alone, so mixing in a small amount of vegetable oil helps prevent burning.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to successfully make zucchini stir-fry with a firm, crisp texture that doesn't break apart.
  • People looking for a savory side dish with deep umami flavor from the combination of shrimp paste and toasted sesame oil.
  • Anyone needing a simple, foolproof home-style recipe that anyone can make without failure.

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