Korean-style marinated zucchini

Cookinero 2 Apr 2025

Korean-style marinated zucchini goes perfectly with fish, meat and any side dish. Zucchini itself is neutral in taste, but with spices and marinade it becomes very aromatic and juicy.

How to cook Korean-style marinated zucchini

Step 1

Korean-style marinated zucchini

Prepare the marinade. Squeeze the garlic. Mix the garlic, sugar, salt, and Korean carrot seasoning. Heat the sunflower oil. Mix the hot oil with the seasonings, add vinegar. Leave for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Korean-style marinated zucchini

Prepare the vegetables. Combine the zucchini and carrots in a salad bowl.

Step 3

Korean-style marinated zucchini

Marinate the vegetables. Add the marinade to the vegetables. Mix well. Cover with a lid or cling film. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Korean-style marinated zucchini - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can use any neutral-flavored oil like canola, grapeseed, or vegetable oil. Avoid strongly flavored oils like olive oil, as they may overpower the dish.
This dish stays fresh for up to 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The flavors deepen over time!
Check the seasoning label for fish or shrimp ingredients—some brands contain them. If needed, substitute with a mix of paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of sugar for similar flavor.
Absolutely! Replace sugar with a keto-friendly sweetener like erythritol or omit it entirely for a tangier, less sweet result.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish, over rice bowls, or alongside grilled meats. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for extra flair.
Freezing isn’t recommended, as the zucchini will become mushy after thawing. It’s best enjoyed fresh or stored in the fridge.
For milder flavor, reduce the Korean carrot seasoning or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Thinly sliced cucumbers, radishes, or bell peppers would work well for added crunch and variety.

Reviews: 0

0 Overall rating
5
0
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

Have you already prepared this recipe? Tell what you think.

Write a review

Will be displayed on the comment.
Your review must be at least 50 characters.

Trending

Ojahuri from veal

Ojakhuri is a classic Georgian dish. In fact, this meat and potatoes are a win-win combination. You can use different types of meat for ojahuri. We will choose tender veal. Odeakhuri is traditionally served on a ketsi (clay plate) to keep the dish ho

Wafer rolls
Waffles, Waffle rolls,

Wafer rolls

Total Reviews:

Wafer rolls are baked very quickly, they can be filled with your favorite cream, but they are good with tea and without filling.

Khinkal in Dagestan style

Khinkal is a traditional Caucasian dish. It is often confused with such a famous Georgian dish as khinkali. And, although the set of products in both dishes is quite similar, they are nevertheless different. Traditionally, khinkal is prepared on the

Baked pears with cottage cheese

There are those who love pears in their simplest and most natural form - "from the tree" or bought from a trusted market merchant, and there are adherents of pears baked, grilled or stewed in sugar syrup. This recipe is for the latter, alth

Lazy lavash lasagna

If you want to make lasagna but are afraid of working with sheets of dough, there is an alternative recipe - lazy lavash lasagna. The ingredients are almost the same as the original recipe. The main difference is the use of lavash instead of lasagna

Kharcho with chicken

Usually kharcho is cooked in beef broth. But we decided to break the rules to get a slightly different, but no less tasty dish. Kharcho based on chicken will be more dietary, but in taste it will be the same famous Georgian soup, which you can easily

Asian Spritz

Three ingredients point to the Asian origin of this "Squirt": soju - the Korean national drink, the juice of the Asian citrus fruit yuzu and another citrus - pomelo.

Categories Menu Recipes
Top