Ingredients for Tomato Stir-fried Zucchini
| Zucchini | one |
| Tomato | half |
| Dried chilli | 8g |
| Green onion | 4g |
| Ginger | 4g |
| Garlic | 5g |
| Edible oil | 20g |
| Aromatic vinegar |
5g |
| Chicken powder | 3g |
| Salt | 4g |
| Sugar | 3g |
Steps:
1.Take a fresh zucchini, rinse it with clean water, cut it into quarters, and remove the seedy core from the center. Then, diagonally slice it into pieces and set aside on a plate.
2.Take a fresh tomato and cut it into small chunks. Slice a segment of a large scallion into circles. Cut ginger into diamond-shaped slices. Slice garlic. Additionally, prepare some dried red chili peppers for later use.
3.Next, let’s blanch the zucchini. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the sliced zucchini. Blanch it for 10 seconds, then remove the zucchini using a slotted spoon and drain excess water.
4.It’s time to start cooking. Heat some cooking oil in a pan until it reaches medium heat. Add the scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried red chili peppers to stir-fry briefly, releasing their aroma. Then, add the diced tomatoes and continue stir-frying for a moment to allow the tomato juices to come out.
5.Now, add the blanched zucchini slices and quickly stir-fry to mix everything well. This is the ideal time to add the seasonings. Add salt, chicken powder, and sugar, and stir-fry quickly to evenly distribute the flavors. If you prefer a slightly sour taste, you can add some white vinegar at this stage. If you don’t have white vinegar, you can use rice vinegar or other vinegar varieties to enhance the flavor.
6.Continue stir-frying over high heat for a while, allowing the zucchini to absorb the sweet and tangy flavors of the tomatoes. Then, it is ready to be served. Transfer the cooked zucchini and tomatoes onto a serving plate, and your delicious Tomato Stir-fried Zucchini is now complete!
Tips
1.Stir-fry the tomatoes first before adding the zucchini. Stir-frying the tomatoes creates a rich red oil and enhances the taste and texture of the vegetables. Therefore, it is important to stir-fry the tomatoes first and then add the zucchini. The tomato juice also prevents the pan from becoming dry when stir-frying the zucchini.
2.Heat the oil to about 60% hot and add minced scallions and garlic to stir-fry until fragrant. Add the zucchini and stir-fry briefly, then add the tomatoes and stir-fry until they release their juices.
3.Wash the zucchini thoroughly, cut it in half lengthwise, and then slice it. Peel the tomatoes and cut them into small pieces. Mince the garlic and chop the scallions into small pieces.