Stirfriedzucchinishanghaistyle Recipes

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 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.