Fran's zucchini with peanut sauce

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsZucchini (abt. 5 medium)
;in 2-3\" matchstick strips
2teaspoonsVegetable oil
1Garlic clove, finely chopped
1teaspoonFresh ginger, finely chopped
1pinchRed pepper flakes
2tablespoonsOyster sauce
3tablespoonsRice vinegar
3tablespoonsChicken broth
¼cupPeanuts, very finely chopped
1pinchSugar

Directions

In large skillet, heat oil. Add garlic, ginger and red pepper; saute until fragrant and softened - no more than one minute. Add oyster sauce, rice vinegar, chicken broth, peanuts and sugar. Add zucchini sticks and saute, stirring often, just until tender-crisp - 3 to 5 minutes. Don't overcook. Serve hot immediately, or at room temperature as a salad.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

From 1991"Shepherd's Garden Seeds Catalog," pg. 58. Posted by Cathy Harned.