Zucchini skewers with a delicious, spicy asian sauce

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Side dish
Very Easy
38 min
225 Kcal

Here's a vegetarian recipe idea that's perfect for summer barbecues or an original appetizer: Asian-style zucchini skewers! This sauce adds a spicy, sweet-and-savory touch that enhances the taste of the zucchini, making every bite irresistible ;-) You can serve them with basmati rice for a healthy, gourmet vegetarian meal, or as a side dish—the choice is yours! Follow our step-by-step recipe below ↓↓

Ingredients

2

Sauce:

To accompany:

Materials

  • wooden/bamboo skewers
  • 1 bowl of water
  • 1 vegetable peeler

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Waiting time20 min
Cook time8 min
  • Zucchini skewers with a delicious, spicy Asian sauce - Preparation step 1Skewers:
    Soak the skewers in water for 20 minutes. This will help prevent them from burning, browning, or getting too hot to handle during cooking.
  • Zucchini skewers with a delicious, spicy Asian sauce - Preparation step 2Zucchini:
    Wash the zucchini and cut lengthwise into strips using a vegetable peeler.
    Turn the zucchini over when you reach the center and repeat the operation.
  • Zucchini skewers with a delicious, spicy Asian sauce - Preparation step 3The sauce:
    Mix all the ingredients for the sauce.
  • Zucchini skewers with a delicious, spicy Asian sauce - Preparation step 4Skewers:
    Fold the zucchini strips accordion-style and place them on the skewers. We used about 3 strips per skewer.
  • Zucchini skewers with a delicious, spicy Asian sauce - Preparation step 5Cooking:
    Cook the skewers in a drizzle of sesame oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Zucchini skewers with a delicious, spicy Asian sauce - Preparation step 6Add the sauce and cook for a further minute before removing from the heat.
  • Zucchini skewers with a delicious, spicy Asian sauce - Preparation step 7Serve on a plate with rice, top again with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped chives if you like. Ready to serve!

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FAQ ❓

What can I use instead of zucchini?

You can replace it with carrots or eggplant.
We recommend sushi rice or basmati rice. Zucchini skewers can also be served with meat or fish. For a complete vegetarian meal, add a soft-boiled egg.
You can keep them for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
You can also make teriyaki sauce or bibimbap sauce! They go perfectly with this dish!
You can make muffins, flans, fritters, or even zucchini croquettes!

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 225Kcal
  • Carbo: 37.2g
  • Total fat: 4.8g
  • Saturated fat: 0.7g
  • Proteins: 7.8g
  • Fibers: 2.9g
  • Sugar: 13.3g
  • ProPoints: 6
  • SmartPoints: 8
Nutritional information for 1 serving (216g)

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Attributes

Keep refrigerated
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Juliette HessJuliette Hess
I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!

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