Stir Fried Zucchini With Oyster Sauce Recipe

Name: Stir Fried Zucchini With Oyster Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb zucchini or 1 lb cucumber; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon salt (or use a little light soy and cut back on the salt); Sauce; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1/2 tablespoon dry sherry; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup wood ear mushrooms, soaked & shredded (or Chinese black mushrooms, soaked & shredded) (optional); cornstarch, mixed with a little water; 3 -5 drops sesame oil (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb zucchini or 1 lb cucumber
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or use a little light soy and cut back on the salt)
Sauce
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 tablespoon dry sherry
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup wood ear mushrooms, soaked & shredded (or Chinese black mushrooms, soaked & shredded) (optional)
cornstarch, mixed with a little water
3 -5 drops sesame oil (optional)

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*These are the same mushrooms used in mu shu pork.
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They are variously called tree ears or wood ears.
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Pour boiling water over them and let soak for 15 minutes.
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Remove tough stems with a knife and julienne.
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They swell up to about four times their original size when soaked so it takes very little to make 1/4 cup!
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Be sure to remove the stems because they are extremely tough.
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If using cucumber, peel and remove seeds.
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Zucchini just needs to be washed.
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Slice or julienne.
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Or cut in finger sized pieces.
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Heat oil with salt in wok or skillet over high heat; add garlic and stir for a few seconds for aroma.
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Add cucumber& wood ears; stir fry 1 minutes Stir in sauce.
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Cover& simmer 1 minutes Thicken slightly with cornstarch mixture.
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Stir in a few drops of sesame oil.
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Serve immediately.

779

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb zucchini or 1 lb cucumber, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon minced garlic (to taste), 1/2 teaspoon salt (or use a little light soy and cut back on the salt), and more.

Yes, Stir Fried Zucchini With Oyster Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stir Fried Zucchini With Oyster Sauce

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