Korean Zucchini Stir Fry (Hobak Bokkeum)
Korean zucchini stir fry is incredibly easy and quick to make, using minimal seasonings that you likely already have at home. Enjoy a delicious, light, and healthy dish perfect with any Korean meal.
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic ()
- 1 onion ((70g, 2.5 ounces), julienned)
- 1 zucchini ((250g, 8.8 ounces), julienned)
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (or more to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Heat the pan over low heat and add cooking oil, spreading it evenly. (If the heat is too high, it will burn the garlic and onion quickly in the next step.)
- 2
Cook the garlic until it’s lightly golden (about 5 to 10 seconds), then add the onion and stir until it becomes translucent (about 30 seconds).
- 3
Add the zucchini and increase the heat to medium. Stir frequently and season evenly with salt. (If you don’t season evenly, some patches might turn out too salty.) Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the zucchini is fully tender.
- 4
Drizzle in the sesame oil and sprinkle sesame seeds, giving it a quick stir. Remove from the heat. Serve with a bowl of rice and other Korean side dishes.