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Healthy Dried Zucchini Side Dish-Maleun Hobak Namul

Korean Dried Zucchini Side Dish that is healthy, delicious and so easy to prepare. Great on Bibimbap and in Fried Rice.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 21 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

Seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tsp guk kanjang (Korean soup soy sauce)
  • 1 tsp mirin (cooking sake)
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (Trader Joe's)
  • 1-2 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp perilla oil (들기름 Deulgireum or sesame oil)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Soak dried zucchini (마른 호박 maleun hobak) in warm water for 1 hr.
  2. Strain zucchini slices and discard the water. Squeeze excess water from zucchini by squeezing them gently with your hands.
  3. Season rehydrated zucchini with guk kanjang, mirin and salt. Mix seasoning into zucchini by mixing them gently with your hands.
  4. Heat a pan with 1 tsp perilla oil (or sesame oil) and saute zucchini on medium heat for 2 min.
  5. Add garlic, green onions and 2-3 Tbs water (depending on how dry or wet you like it). There should not be much extra liquid when you are done.
  6. Saute for another 3-4 min. until zucchini slices are tender and seasoned. You can also brown it a little by sauteeing on med high heat instead.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Refrigerate any leftovers - it can spoil pretty quickly in the summer. Cooler months, OK for up to 1/2 day.Korean Dried Zucchini side dish can be served both warm and at room temp.Add to Bibimbap or Kimchi Fried Rice for wonderful texture and flavor.Try adding soaked dried zucchini to your Deonjang Jjigae. It’ll be a treat!!

Nutrition Information

Calories 21kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 224mg (9%) Potassium 65mg (2%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 4.7mg (5%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 21

% Daily Value*

Calories 21kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 224mg 9%
Potassium 65mg 1%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.