Stir Fried Zucchini Shanghai Style Food

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the zucchini and garlic in oil until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with seasonings. Serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch pieces.
• In 5-quart Dutch oven over high heat, in very hot salad oil, cook zucchini, stirring quickly and frequently (stir-frying) until well coated.
• Add water, salt and sugar.
• Reduce heat to medium-high; continue sit-frying 7 to 8 minutes until tender-crisp.
• VARIATION: 1/4 olive OIL, 1 LARGE CLOVE GARLIC,SLICED 6 CUPS SLICED CABBAGE, 1 t SUGAR.
• COOK GARLIC UNTIL BROWNED DISCARD AND CONTINUE WITH PREVIOUS INSTRUCTIONS.

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI, SHANGHAI STYLE

Steps:

• Immerse tomato into boiling water for 30-45 seconds, then plunge into ice water.
• Gently peel skin from tomato; cut in half and remove stem and seeds; coarsely chop and set aside.
• Combine chicken broth, ketchup, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, salt, vinegar and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
• Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in your wok over med-high heat and add ginger and garlic, cooking for 30-45 seconds; do not scorch.
• Add mushrooms, tomato, and green onion, and stir fry for about 1 minute before adding the chicken broth.
• Bring all to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, adding up to 1/4 cup water, if necessary, to control consistency.
• Remove food from wok and set aside.
• Add remaining tbsp of oil to the wok and heat over med-high heat; add zucchini and onion, just warm through then add 3 tbsp water, cover and steam until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add reserved mixture back to pan, along with cornstarch/water, and stir-fry until sauce boils and thickens, adding more cornstarch/water if necessary.
• Serve with hot steamed rice.

STIR-FRIED SHANGHAI NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles just start to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
• Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add bean sprouts and cook, uncovered, until stems start to become translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in the ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
• Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until starting to smoke. Add chicken, celery, green onions, garlic, and XO sauce. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until slightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked noodles, cooked bean sprouts, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken stock; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes. more.

STIR FRY PARMESAN ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into thin slices.
• In a large saucepan combine olive oil and butter. Add zucchini and saute on low heat until tender. Before removing from heat, sprinkle with salt and garlic powder.
• Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese.

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI RECIPE

Steps:

• Dice zucchini into 1/4-inch pieces.
• Heat oil In a skillet over medium-high heat, then add zucchini, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce until zucchini is soft (about 6-8 minutes), adding 2-3 teaspoons of water if necessary.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions over the top, and serve warm.

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH HOISIN SAUCE

Steps:

• Quarter zucchini lengthwise.
• Slice off the soft seed core; it's ok if some seeds remain.
• Arrange the zucchini, cut side up, on paper towels.
• Sprinkle with salt, set aside for 10 mins.
• Blot the zucchini quarters dry with paper towels.
• Cut quarters into 2 inch lengths.
• Mix soy sauce, hoisin, sherry and sesame oil in a small bowl.
• Heat a wok or large skillet over med-high heat for 1 min.
• Pour in canola/peanut oil; when oil starts to shimmer and ripple (very hot), add zucchini.
• Saute until zucchini browns and softens slightly (don't overcook- it might turn mushy), about 4 mins.
• Add garlic and chilli flakes, saute for about 15 sec.
• Add the sauce mixture, stir and cook just long enough for liquid to reduce and coat the zucchini (about 20 sec).
• Remove from wok, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

EASY ZUCCHINI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add onion and cook until almost translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until zucchini is slightly crisp, but not mushy, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes more. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

STIR-FRY ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Stir-fry onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute.
• Add zucchini and brown sugar.
• Stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
• Add water and soy sauce and continue to cook about 5 minutes more or just until zucchini is tender.