Zucchini is a delicious vegetable that is easy to cook with. The mild-tasting, spongy squash takes on the flavor of everything in the pan. This is why I like to cook zucchini with plenty of aromatics and just enough seasonings to bring out its flavor. I made this zucchini stir fry with Chinese ingredients, but it goes well with a lot of main dishes from other cuisines as well. Try it once and you will make it all the time!
Ingredients
When you are ready to make Chinese zucchini stir fry, here are the ingredients you will need:
Sliced zucchini Ground Sichuan peppercorns Dried chili peppers Minced garlic and ginger Soy sauce
How Do You Keep Zucchini From Getting Soggy When Frying?
Soggy zucchini stir fry is not something that anyone would find appetizing. Since zucchini contains a lot of moisture, it usually releases a lot of water during cooking and can make the dish watery. Back in China, my mom likes to remove the seeds from the zucchini. I found the method a bit tedious and you lose half of the zucchini, so I found an alternative way. I like to sprinkle my zucchini slices with a little salt before cooking, and let them sit for about 10 minutes. This helps extract the excess water from the zucchini. Rinse the salt off of the zucchini, pat the washed zucchini dry with a paper towel and it is ready to cook! This process really helps keep the veggie crunchy and crisp as it sautees.
How to Make Chinese Zucchini Stir Fry
Here is a quick look at how to make Chinese zucchini stir fry. When I make this recipe, it takes about 15 minutes to prepare and only 5 minutes to cook. It is quick, easy and so incredibly flavorful. All those spicy pepper flavors are truly fantastic.
How to serve zucchini stir fry
My Chinese zucchini stir fry is typically enjoyed as a side dish or one of the main dishes in a multi-course meal. You can either serve it with a main dish and a soup to make a complete meal. Or you can serve it with a simple dish such as sesame noodles, or my 10-minute egg fried rice to make a quick yet nutritious meal. I love making this Chinese stir fry zucchini in the summer when fresh squash is abundant. It is a light but intense dish that really brings zucchini to life. It is completely vegan and can be enjoyed by anyone who loves veggies and a little bit of spice.
Other easy side dishes
5-Ingredient Bitter Melon with Eggs Asparagus Salad with Mushroom and Eggs Stir-fried Cauliflower with Tomato Sauce Spicy Eggplant Salad (凉拌茄子) Ginger Green Beans (姜汁豆角) Vegetable Fried Rice (蔬菜炒饭)
