Spicy Sichuan Garlic Zucchini Noodles
Spicy Sichuan Garlic Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Noodles
- 2 pounds zucchini, spiralized
For the Sichuan Garlic Sauce
- 8 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons chili oil, with sediment
For Garnish
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the 2 pounds of zucchini into thin spirals using a spiralizer. If using pre-spiralized zucchini, pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This step is crucial to prevent the dish from becoming watery. Set aside.
- 2
While preparing the zucchini, whisk together the 1/4 cup of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of Chinkiang vinegar, 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the 8 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon of toasted and freshly ground Sichuan peppercorns, and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the prepared sauce mixture from Step 2 into the skillet with the aromatics. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the 2 tablespoons of chili oil. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the prepared zucchini spirals to the skillet with the sauce. Toss vigorously to ensure all the zucchini spirals are evenly coated with the spicy garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, just until heated through and slightly tender-crisp. Avoid overcooking to prevent the zucchini from becoming mushy.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Divide the Spicy Sichuan Garlic Zucchini Noodles among 4 serving bowls. Garnish each serving generously with thinly sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and crushed roasted peanuts.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Sichuan Garlic Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Noodles
- 2 pounds zucchini, spiralized
For the Sichuan Garlic Sauce
- 8 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons chili oil, with sediment
For Garnish
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the 2 pounds of zucchini into thin spirals using a spiralizer. If using pre-spiralized zucchini, pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This step is crucial to prevent the dish from becoming watery. Set aside.
- 2
While preparing the zucchini, whisk together the 1/4 cup of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of Chinkiang vinegar, 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the 8 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon of toasted and freshly ground Sichuan peppercorns, and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the prepared sauce mixture from Step 2 into the skillet with the aromatics. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the 2 tablespoons of chili oil. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the prepared zucchini spirals to the skillet with the sauce. Toss vigorously to ensure all the zucchini spirals are evenly coated with the spicy garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, just until heated through and slightly tender-crisp. Avoid overcooking to prevent the zucchini from becoming mushy.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Divide the Spicy Sichuan Garlic Zucchini Noodles among 4 serving bowls. Garnish each serving generously with thinly sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and crushed roasted peanuts.
⏱️ 1 min