Zucchini skewers with a delicious, spicy asian sauce

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Side dish
Very Easy
38 min
227 Kcal

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

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 1Skewer 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 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 zucchinis?

You can replace them with carrots or eggplants.
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 and bibimbap sauce! They go perfectly with this dish!
You can make some croquettes or a pesto with zucchini leftovers!

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 227Kcal
  • Carbo: 37.5g
  • Total fat: 4.7g
  • Saturated fat: 0.7g
  • Proteins: 7.1g
  • Fibers: 3g
  • Sugar: 12.7g
  • ProPoints: 6
  • SmartPoints: 8
Nutritional information for 1 serving (216g)

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