chinese braised zucchini

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chinese black bean sauce
• 2 thai chile peppers, seeded and chopped
• 4 zucchinis, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat the sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. stir fry the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. stir in the black bean sauce and chile peppers, and continue stir frying about 30 seconds to coat the onions with the black bean sauce.
• stir in the zucchini, ginger, soy sauce, and water. cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes until the zucchini is soft, stirring occasionally.