Japanese Zucchini

Zucchini cooked with soya sauce and teriyaki sauce

4.91 from 54 votes

Japanese Zucchini is sauteed with onion in soy sauce and teriyaki sauce plus a few red pepper flakes for spice. Makes a great side dish for any Asian meal or grilled seafood, chicken, or steak.

Prep Time7

Cook Time6

Total Time13

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: vegetarian, zucchini

Servings:

Equipment

Large Nonstick Skillet

Ingredients

3 medium zucchini
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium sweet onion coarsley chopped
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Cut zucchini into 2 inch long pieces and then cut each piece into 6 wedges.
Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet.
Add zucchini and onion and cook for 2 minutes.
Add teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 more minutes or until soft enough for your liking.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Notes

For extra richness, you can add a tablespoon of butter to the pan at the end.

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