This "Slippery and Gooey Zucchini" dish features zucchini, which is in season during summer, along with long yam, mekabu (seaweed), and aromatic herbs. It's incredibly addictive, simply by chopping and mixing with seasonings. Try this refreshing and healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, or tofu.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients (2 servings)
- 1 Zucchini (200g)
- 2 Myoga (Japanese ginger)
- 3 Chikuwa (Japanese fish cake)
- 5 Shiso leaves (perilla)
- 100g Long yam (approx. 5cm)
- 1 pack (40g) Mekabu (seasoned seaweed)
Seasonings
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- [A] 2 tbsp Shiro Dashi (White Soy Sauce Base)
- [A] 2 tbsp Water
- [A] 1 tsp Sugar
Steps
- Trim the ends of the zucchini and dice it into 3-5mm cubes.
- Sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt on the diced zucchini, massage it, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Cut the myoga lengthwise into quarters, then finely chop into 3mm wide pieces.
- Soak the finely chopped myoga in water for about 5 minutes to remove bitterness.
- Cut the chikuwa lengthwise into 5 strips, then finely chop into 3mm wide pieces.
- Trim the stems from the shiso leaves and mince them.
- Peel the long yam and dice it into 3-5mm cubes.
- Place the diced long yam in a bowl and mix with 1 tsp vinegar. This step prevents the long yam from browning and adds a refreshing flavor.
- Rinse the salt-seasoned zucchini under running water.
- Squeeze the water out of the rinsed zucchini with your hands and place it in a bowl.
- Add the drained myoga to the bowl.
- Add the shiso leaves and chikuwa to the bowl.
- Add 2 tbsp Shiro Dashi (White Soy Sauce Base), 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 pack (40g) seasoned mekabu to the bowl and mix well.
- If the flavor is too mild, adjust with more Shiro Dashi.
- The Slippery and Gooey Zucchini is ready. Serve as is, or with rice, tofu, or noodles.






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