Zucchini skewers with a delicious, spicy asian sauce
Here's a vegetarian recipe idea that's perfect for summer barbecues or an original aperitif: Asian-style zucchini skewers! This sauce adds a spicy, sweet and salty 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! Followour step-by-step recipe below ↓↓
Ingredients
Sauce:
To accompany:
Materials
- wooden/bamboo skewers
- 1 bowl of water
- 1 vegetable peeler
Preparation
Skewer picks:
Soak the skewer picks in water for 20 min. This will ensure that they don't burn, color or get too hot to handle during cooking.
Zucchini:
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.
The sauce:
Mix all the ingredients for the sauce.
Skewers:
Fold the zucchini strips accordion-style and place them on the skewers. We used about 3 strips per skewer.
Cooking:
Cook the skewers in a drizzle of sesame oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side.
Add the sauce and cook for a further minute before removing from the heat.
Serve 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!
Observations
What can I use instead of zucchinis?
You can replace them with carrots or eggplants.
What accompaniment is recommended?
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.
How long can I keep zucchini brochettes?
You can keep them for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
What can I replace the sauce with?
You can also make teriyaki sauce and bibimbap sauce! They go perfectly with this dish!
How to use zucchini leftovers?
You can make some croquettes or a pesto with zucchini leftovers!
