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Slices of zucchini stir fried with green onions and Korean red pepper flakes place on a patterned plate with a pair of silver chopsticks resting on the right side of the plate.

Korean Zucchini Side Dish (Hobak Namul)

Grace Stewart
Serve this delicious banchan as part of a Korean meal, with rice, or anytime you desire something to spice up your meal!  
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 3 servings
Calories 63 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 zucchini either Korean or North American variety
  • 1 green onion sliced finely
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ts sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut the ends off your zucchini.  Slice in half lengthwise, and then cut into thin discs as shown in the image. Place in a colander or bowl and sprinkle ½ ts of salt over the zucchini.  Leave for 10 minutes, and then using paper towels you'll want to wipe off the salt and then squeeze firmly to get rid of the excess water.
  • Heat up your sesame oil (med high heat) on a skillet.  Add the zucchini, and stir fry for around 5 min to soften.  Cook a bit longer if necessary to soften.
  • Add the garlic, green onion, fish sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes, and stir fry an additional minute.  
  • Remove from the heat, and allow to cool. 

Notes

You can eat this once cooled at room temperature, or eat chilled.  Serve as a side dish to a Korean feast or anytime you fancy a little spice!

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 551mgPotassium: 195mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Banchan
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