Description
Simple Soy Glazed Hibachi Zucchini is a quick, easy side dish with tender-crisp zucchini and onions sautéed with garlic and ginger, then finished with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds for that classic hibachi flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 medium onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Slice the zucchinis into sticks about ½-inch square and 2–3 inches long. Cut the onion into quarters (root to end), then slice each quarter into pieces about ½-inch thick.
2. Preheat a sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the neutral oil and heat until shimmering, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3. Add the sliced onion and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften and become fragrant.
4. Add the minced garlic and minced ginger. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds to release their aroma, lowering the heat slightly if needed to prevent burning.
5. Add the zucchini sticks and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring about every minute, letting the edges brown slightly while keeping the zucchini tender-crisp.
6. Pour in the soy sauce and toasted sesame oil, then season with salt, black pepper, and sesame seeds. Sauté 1 minute more until well-coated and tender-crisp.
7. Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot (great with fried rice, your favorite protein, and yum yum sauce).
Notes
Keep the zucchini tender-crisp for the best hibachi texture—avoid overcooking.
Add the toasted sesame oil near the end to preserve its rich, toasty aroma.
Optional add-ins: a splash of rice vinegar, a pinch of sugar, sliced mushrooms, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Estimated nutrition listed in the source is for the whole recipe and may vary based on soy sauce and oil used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg