I am loving life as a former line cook, and now a freelance designer and stay-at-home mom. I have all the perks of knowing how to make delicious food quickly, but none of the drawbacks of stress, working late nights, and being dead tired all day.
The best part of being at home is that I get to take my son to Grandma's almost everyday. And that means eating and learning to make Korean food.
Yesterday she taught me to make a Hobak Namul (Vegetable side dish of Zucchini). According to Mom, the direct translation of Namul is Korean style vegetable side dish. My mom's Hobak Namul is super simple and delicious. Use it in Bi Bim Bap, or eat it on the side w/ rice.
2 T. Sesame Oil
1 T. Canola Oil
3 cloves Garlic, sliced thinly
1 Jalapeno (or other pepper), cut into thin rounds (*optional)
1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, and sliced in 1/4 inch-thick half moons
Pinch Kochukadu (Korean hot peppers dried- This dish looks nice w/ the kind that is dried in thin strips)
1 T. Fish Sauce (or more to taste)
Green Onion, cut in half lengthwise and cut into one inch pieces
Get your pan hot. Add oils, add garlic and Jalapeno until it sizzles. Add Zucchini, and cook until desired doneness (My mom likes it a bit underdone). Add Kochukadu and Fish Sauce. Take off heat, and add Green Onion. Enjoy!
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