Celebrate your favorite summer produce with this quick Zucchini Corn Stir-Fry! Here, Iflavor the vegetables with umami-rich miso, savory soy sauce, and creamy butter accentuate their sweetness and vibrancy. It’s simple, speedy, and enjoyable! This recipe is created by Nami( Just One Cookbook®)
1Zucchini (12 oz, 340 g; or substitute yellow or pattypan squash)
1earSweet corn (12.2 oz, 345 g with husks; or substitute with 1 cup of frozen or drained canned corn)
1tbspNeutral oil
1CloveGarlic
1/2tbspUnsalted butter (omit for vegan)
Seasonings
2tspORGANIC MISO RED
1tspSoy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce for GF)
1tspSugar
2tbspWater
Instructions
To Prepare the Ingredients
Wrap a wet paper towel around the sweetcorn (you can leave the husks on) and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes (1000W).
Carefully remove the paper towel, husks, and silk from the hot ear of corn. With a knife, cut off the corn kernels from the cob.
Cut the zucchini into thirds (sections about 2 inches or 5 cm long). Cut each piece in half lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 3 wedges.
To Mix the Seasonings
Combine the miso, soy sauce, sugar, and water. Mix it all together until the miso and sugar dissolve. Set aside.
To Stir-Fry
Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat. When it‘s hot, add 1 tbsp neutral oil. Then, add the zucchini and quickly sear on medium-high or high heat until nicely browned on the edges. Tip: The goal is to sear the zucchini fast so it remains firm yet tender. If the heat is too low, the zucchini will wilt and get mushy before it browns.
Once browned, lower the heat. Mince or press 1 clove garlic (I use a garlic press) and add it to the pan. Toss to cook briefly and keep the garlic from burning. Then, add the corn kernels and stir quickly to reheat.
Add the seasonings mixture and ½ tbsp unsalted butter.
Toss quickly to coat. Your Zucchini Corn stir-fry is now ready to serve.
To Store
Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for 3–4 days or in the freezer for 1 month.
Product used in this recipe
Organic Miso Red 17.6 oz (500 g)
Our Organic Miso Red is made from organic rice and soybeans, with bright red in color. Long fermentation process creates it distinct, deep, and rich taste, with strong miso aroma.
