Main ingredients 🥩
zasaigreen onionchili oiloyster sauce
Yeo Kyung-rae's Zasai Stir-fry
A simple recipe to make the crisp and salty zasai stir-fry you'd enjoy at a Chinese restaurant, right at home.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those needing a clean, refreshing side dish to pair with Chinese meals
- ⭐ Those wanting to create a unique side dish with a satisfying crunch
Ingredients needed 🛒4 servings
- 200g salted zasai, sliced
- 1/2 green onion
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- a pinch of black pepper
Recipe 🍳
- Rinse the salted zasai several times under water, then soak in cold water to remove excess salt. Squeeze out all moisture and set aside.
- Slice the green onion, focusing on the white parts, into thin strips.
- Heat a pan and add chili oil. Stir-fry the sliced green onion to release its aroma.
- Add the squeezed zasai to the pan and stir-fry quickly over high heat.
- Add oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper to adjust seasoning and boost savoriness.
- Turn off the heat once the ingredients are tender yet crisp, transfer to a serving plate, and let cool.
- Remove saltiness from zasai and squeeze out all moisture.
- Heat pan, add chili oil, and stir-fry sliced green onion to bring out fragrance.
- Add zasai and stir-fry quickly over high heat.
- Season with oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper to finish.
Cooking tips 💡
- Salt levels vary by zasai brand, so taste periodically and adjust soaking time accordingly.
- Squeeze out as much moisture as possible to maintain crisp texture when stir-frying.
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