Stir-fried Zucchini With Hoisin Sauce

Total Time: 21 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium zucchini (approx 1 lb.)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
• 2 teaspoons dry sherry
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon canola oil (or peanut oil)
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (1 clove)
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Recipe

• 1 quarter zucchini lengthwise.
• 2 slice off the soft seed core; it's ok if some seeds remain.
• 3 arrange the zucchini, cut side up, on paper towels.
• 4 sprinkle with salt, set aside for 10 mins.
• 5 blot the zucchini quarters dry with paper towels.
• 6 cut quarters into 2 inch lengths.
• 7 mix soy sauce, hoisin, sherry and sesame oil in a small bowl.
• 8 heat a wok or large skillet over med-high heat for 1 min.
• 9 pour in canola/peanut oil; when oil starts to shimmer and ripple (very hot), add zucchini.
• 10 saute until zucchini browns and softens slightly (don't overcook- it might turn mushy), about 4 mins.
• 11 add garlic and chilli flakes, saute for about 15 sec.
• 12 add the sauce mixture, stir and cook just long enough for liquid to reduce and coat the zucchini (about 20 sec).
• 13 remove from wok, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.