Side Dishes

Stir-Fried Zucchini with Perilla Seed애호박들깨볶음

Tender zucchini stir-fried with dried shrimp, garlic, vegetables, perilla oil, and nutty ground perilla seeds.

Stir-Fried Zucchini with Perilla Seed — Korean recipe photo

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the zucchini into half-moon slices.

  2. 2

    Lightly salt the sliced zucchini, let it sit briefly, then remove the excess moisture.

  3. 3

    Julienne the onion, quarter the green onion lengthwise, and slice the red chili diagonally, allowing the seeds to fall out naturally.

  4. 4

    Heat the perilla oil in a pan and stir-fry the garlic first.

  5. 5

    Add the dried shrimp to the pan and stir-fry.

  6. 6

    Once the dried shrimp are stir-fried, add the sliced zucchini and cook. Add the onion and green onion, then stir in the ground perilla seeds and cook briefly. Add the sliced red chili at the end and stir-fry once more to finish.

Ingredient substitutions

Zucchini
Yellow summer squash is close.
Salt
Soy sauce can add saltiness but also changes color and flavor.
Onion
Shallot or leek works with a different aroma.
Green onion
Chives or a small amount of leek can work, with a different flavor.
Red chili pepper
Use a mild red pepper or a small amount of chili flakes; heat will vary.

Nutrition & source

Nutrition per serving

Calories
184.6
Protein
10.4
Carbs
16.2
Fat
8.7
Sodium
202

Source: Food Safety Korea / Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

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