Zucchini With Sesame-Miso Sauce (Zukini No Goma Ankake)

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 1

Zucchini with Sesame-Miso Sauce (Zukini No Goma Ankake)

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons white sesame seeds , toasted and ground
	2 tablespoons sweet white kyoto miso ( saikyo )
	2 tablespoons sake
	1 tablespoon vegetable oil
	2 young zucchini , cut in half lengthwise and then cut into 2-inch slices

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

110

Sugar

Fat

Zucchini with Sesame-Miso Sauce (Zukini No Goma Ankake) is a popular side dish in Japan that can also be served as a main course. The dish combines the mild flavor of zucchini with the rich, savory flavor of sesame-miso sauce. Toasted and ground white sesame seeds are mixed with sweet white kyoto miso and sake to create a creamy and flavorful sauce that complements the subtle flavor of the zucchini. This dish is a delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and to enjoy the flavors of Japanese cuisine.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, mix together the ground sesame seeds, sweet white kyoto miso, and sake until smooth.
2.	Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.	Add the sliced zucchini and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
4.	Pour the sesame-miso sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the zucchini.
5.	Cook for 1-2 more minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
6.	Serve immediately as a side dish or over rice.

PROS

This dish is a quick and easy side dish or main course that is both vegetarian and gluten-free.

Zucchini is a low-calorie vegetable that is high in water and fiber.

The sesame-miso sauce is rich in umami flavor and contains healthy fats from the sesame seeds.

CONS

Zucchini can be bland on its own and might not be a favorite vegetable for everyone.

The sesame-miso sauce contains some sodium from the miso and may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Zucchini is a low-calorie vegetable that is high in water and fiber.
It contains vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants that support overall health.
The sesame-miso sauce is made with ground sesame seeds, which are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and calcium.
Kyoto miso is a mild and sweeter variety of miso that is lower in salt than other types.