Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 200g mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Optional: chili flakes

Method

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over high heat.
  2. Add onion and mushrooms; stir-fry 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add zucchini and garlic. Cook another 3–4 minutes, keeping the zucchini slightly firm.
  4. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, pepper and chili flakes. Toss for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle generously with white and/or black sesame seeds.
  6. Serve immediately with rice, noodles, or as a side dish.

Tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan—high heat gives the mushrooms that delicious browned flavor.