Description
A delicious Japanese-inspired zucchini dish cooked hibachi style with sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic for an authentic flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini (about 300g)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep – Wash and slice zucchini into half-moons about half an inch thick
- Step 2: Heat Oil – Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot
- Step 3: Cook Zucchini – Add zucchini slices in a single layer; sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften but remain slightly crunchy
- Step 4: Add Aromatics – Stir in minced garlic and soy sauce; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant
- Step 5: Finish – Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and gently stir to combine
- Step 6: Serve – Transfer to serving plates and garnish with sliced green onions before enjoying
Notes
- Choose firm, medium-sized zucchini for the best texture and avoid overly large ones that can be watery
- Don’t skip the single-layer cooking step as overcrowding creates steam and makes zucchini mushy
- Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes for maximum flavor and crunch
- Serve immediately while hot for the best texture contrast and optimal flavor experience
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95 calories
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: zucchini hibachi style, Japanese zucchini, hibachi vegetables, Asian zucchini recipe, sesame oil zucchini