Salads & starters
Sautéed courgette (hobak-namul)
Thin courgette strips quickly sautéed, staying crisp and slightly sweet. A simple, fresh namul, very common on North Korean family tables.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Nutrition facts
72 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 2.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 3.2 g
- of which sugars
- 2.7 g
- Fat
- 5.3 g
- of which saturated fat
- 0.7 g
- Fiber
- 1.8 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Cut the courgettes into thin strips about 6 cm long, using a peeler or a mandoline.
- Sprinkle with salt and leave to sweat for 10 minutes, then squeeze them dry in a tea towel.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over high heat and fry the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the courgettes and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, just until tender but still crunchy.
- Off the heat, drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and adjust the seasoning.
Variations and tips
Carrot version. Add carrot strips with the courgettes for more colour.
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Original Ecomely recipe.