Korean Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe: Know How To Make The Famous Hobak Bokkeum Easily

Want to give the good old zucchini a Korean twist? Try this easy and lip-smacking recipe to make Hobak Bokkeum (Korean Zucchini Stir Fry).

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korean zucchini stir fry recipe easy hobak bokkeum

While you may not like the old zucchini curry at your home, we are sure you’ll like this Korean Zucchini Stir Fry aka Hobak Bokkeum.

Easy And Quick Recipe To Make Hobak Bokkeum (Korean Zucchini Stir Fry)

Easy And Quick Recipe To Make Hobak Bokkeum (Korean Zucchini Stir Fry)

Heat a pan over low heat and add cooking oil to it and evenly spread it to heat it on a low flame. Add chopped garlic and onion to it and stir fry them till they are golden and translucent respectively. Now, add the zucchini and stir fry the mixture on medium flame but make sure you cut the zucchini for stir fry into thinly sliced half-moon shapes. Use salt for seasoning and cook for about three to four minutes until the contents are fully tender.

Quick Recipe To Make Hobak Bokkeum (Korean Zucchini Stir Fry)

Finish it off by quickly stir-frying it with some sprinkled sesame oil and sesame seeds. You can serve it with a bowl of rice, any Korean side dishes, or chapatis as you like. You can also store the cooked zucchini in the refrigerator after letting it cool completely and keeping it in an airtight container. It is likely to stay fresh for up to four days.

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Hobak Bokkeum (Korean Zucchini Stir Fry) Recipe Recipe Card

Here is an easy and lip-smacking recipe to make Hobak Bokkeum (Korean Zucchini Stir Fry).
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  • Total Time :8 min
  • Preparation Time : 3 min
  • Cooking Time : 5 min
  • Servings : 4
  • Cooking Level : Medium
  • Course: Snacks
  • Calories: 65
  • Cuisine: Others
  • Author: Jyoti Sethi

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 zucchini (250 grams or 8.8 ounces
  • julienned)
  • 1 small onion (70g
  • 2.5 ounces)
  • julienned
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Chop garlic and onion and set them aside.

  • Step 2 :

    Wash the zucchini and cut them into thinly sliced half-moon shapes.

  • Step 3 :

    Heat some oil in a pan on low flame.

  • Step 4 :

    Add the chopped garlic and onion to it and stir fry them until soft.

  • Step 5 :

    After the garlic looks golden and the onion looks translucent, add the cut zucchini.

  • Step 6 :

    Season with salt and pepper and stir-fry until the sliced zucchini are tender.

  • Step 7 :

    Serve them hot with rice or store them in the refrigerator for up to three to four days.