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August 8, 2017 Food

Hibachi-Style Sesame Ginger Zucchini

You know that hibachi-style zucchini you get at Japanese restaurants?  That’s my inspiration behind this Sesame Ginger Zucchini.  It’s the perfect side dish, especially in late summer!

You know that hibachi-style zucchini you get at Japanese restaurants?  That's my inspiration behind this Sesame Ginger Zucchini.  It's the perfect side dish.  Especially in late summer!

When life gives you zucchini…. You make lots and lots of spiralized zucchini dishes.  I didn’t think I’d ever get tired of using zucchini as noodles, but I’ve done did it.  I’m going back to carbs for awhile.

Which means, I’m gonna have to find something else to do with all of the zucchini I’ve gotten through my farmer’s market produce box.  ‘Cuz I have buckets full.

You know that hibachi-style zucchini you get at Japanese restaurants?  That's my inspiration behind this Sesame Ginger Zucchini.  It's the perfect side dish.  Especially in late summer!

Aren’t these cute? I’ll share the recipe with y’all once it’s up on my client’s site!

I made adorable little zucchini pizza bites for a client the other day, and while I was on a roll, decided to whip up a veggie side for some grilled steak I was making for dinner.  You know that zucchini that you get at hibachi restaurants?  How it has all of those nice charred bits and tons of great flavor?  That’s what I had in mind when I was whipping up this recipe for Sesame Ginger Zucchini.

You know that hibachi-style zucchini you get at Japanese restaurants?  That's my inspiration behind this Sesame Ginger Zucchini.  It's the perfect side dish.  Especially in late summer!

Sesame Ginger Zucchini

For this recipe Sesame Ginger Zucchini recipe, the first thing you want to do is chop the zucchini into evenly sized chunks.  I first sliced off 1/2 inch rounds, then either cut those into quarters or six pieces, depending on how big each round was.  Mine were big, so for most, I’m thinking you’d probably quarter them.

You know that hibachi-style zucchini you get at Japanese restaurants?  That's my inspiration behind this Sesame Ginger Zucchini.  It's the perfect side dish.  Especially in late summer!

Whisk together the ginger and the soy sauce and set aside.

You know that hibachi-style zucchini you get at Japanese restaurants?  That's my inspiration behind this Sesame Ginger Zucchini.  It's the perfect side dish.  Especially in late summer!

Next, heat a large skillet to medium high (almost high-high) heat and pour in the sesame oil.  Add the zucchini in a nice, even layer.  DON’T stir.  Seriously, just leave it be.  This is the most important step.  Letting it sit lets it get the nice char.  Otherwise, things can get mushy.

See?  Just a few charred bits.

After about 3-4 minutes, give the zucchini one nice toss.  Again, let it sit.  For another three minutes or so.

You know that hibachi-style zucchini you get at Japanese restaurants?  That's my inspiration behind this Sesame Ginger Zucchini.  It's the perfect side dish.  Especially in late summer!

Look at all of that caramelized goodness!

Time to toss it again.  You’ll see some nice caramelization now.

You know that hibachi-style zucchini you get at Japanese restaurants?  That's my inspiration behind this Sesame Ginger Zucchini.  It's the perfect side dish.  Especially in late summer!

Reduce the heat a tad and pour in the sauce.  Give everything a nice stir, and allow the flavors to hang out in the pan for a bit and let some of the liquids evaporate, about another two-three minutes.  You can give it a toss once or twice, but not so much that the zucchini breaks apart.

You know that hibachi-style zucchini you get at Japanese restaurants?  That's my inspiration behind this Sesame Ginger Zucchini.  It's the perfect side dish.  Especially in late summer!

Serve the zucchini in a bowl, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro, if desired.

You know that hibachi-style zucchini you get at Japanese restaurants?  That's my inspiration behind this Sesame Ginger Zucchini.  It's the perfect side dish.  Especially in late summer!

Sesame Ginger Zucchini

Yield: 4 side servings

You know that hibachi-style zucchini you get at Japanese restaurants?  That's my inspiration behind this Sesame Ginger Zucchini.  It's the perfect side dish.  Especially in late summer!

Ingredients

  • 3 large zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Garnish: Sesame seeds, cilantro

Instructions

  1. For this recipe Sesame Ginger Zucchini recipe, the first thing you want to do is chop the zucchini into evenly sized chunks.  I first sliced off 1/2 inch rounds, then either cut those into quarters or six pieces, depending on how big each round was.  Mine were big, so for most, I'm thinking you'd probably quarter them.
  2. Whisk together the ginger and the soy sauce and set aside.
  3. Next, heat a large skillet to medium high (almost high-high) heat and pour in the sesame oil.  Add the zucchini in a nice, even layer.  DON'T stir.  Seriously, just leave it be.  This is the most important step.  Letting it sit lets it get the nice char.  Otherwise, things can get mushy.
  4. After about 3-4 minutes, give the zucchini one nice toss.  Again, let it sit.  For another three minutes or so.
  5. Time to toss it again.  You'll see some nice caramelization now. Reduce the heat a tad and pour in the sauce.  Give everything a nice stir, and allow the flavors to hang out in the pan for a bit and let some of the liquids evaporate, about another two-three minutes.  You can give it a toss once or twice, but not so much that the zucchini breaks apart.
  6. Serve the zucchini in a bowl, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro, if desired.
© Katie

Here are a few other side dishes you might love!  Try this recipe for Secret Ingredient Carrot Fries and these awesome Sheet Pan Hashbrowns!

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You know that hibachi-style zucchini you get at Japanese restaurants?  That's my inspiration behind this Sesame Ginger Zucchini.  It's the perfect side dish.  Especially in late summer!

 

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  1. Julieann says

    August 5, 2019 at 3:23 pm

    Does this recipe call for fresh or dry ginger?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      August 13, 2019 at 9:32 am

      I usually use the ginger that comes in grated/paste form. Some grocery stores have it in tubes in the produce section, in the international section (NOT pickled ginger), or where the minced jarred garlic is. Fresh would also be just fine!

      Reply
  2. Maggie Martins says

    July 3, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    Sooooo good!! Definitely going to be a staple of mine. Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Missy says

    March 3, 2021 at 10:50 am

    What is a serving size?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 3, 2021 at 10:55 am

      4 side servings!

      Reply
  4. Helan says

    April 10, 2021 at 1:49 am

    Thanks For Sharing this Amazing Recipe. My Family Loved It. I will be sharing this Recipe with my Friends. Hope They will like it.

    Reply
  5. Zelda says

    February 1, 2022 at 2:51 pm

    That’s actually not hibachi, which is a grill. It’s teppanyaki, which is cooked on a griddle.

    Reply
  6. Penny McKinley says

    August 31, 2022 at 4:13 pm

    This dish sounds amazing! Was wondering if you could toss in some other veggies with the zucchini?? Like onion or mushrooms, or both??

    Reply

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