Quick Korean-Style Zucchini Appetizer – Step-by-Step Recipe

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Spicy carrots need to sit in the refrigerator for several hours before serving, but this version is ready immediately. Moreover, this quick Korean-style zucchini appetizer turns out incredibly juicy even with a minimal amount of oil. Try our recipe and see for yourself!

Prep time: 20 minutes.
Servings: 2.

Ingredients

• 250 g zucchini;
• 100 g carrots;
• 100 g white cabbage;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar;
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil;
• ground coriander to taste;
• ground black pepper to taste;
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes;
• 1 teaspoon sugar;
• salt to taste.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Grate zucchini and carrots on a special grater for Korean carrots.
2. Shred the white cabbage into thin strips.
3. Peel the garlic, crush it with the flat side of a knife blade, then mince.
4. Combine everything in a deep bowl, add sugar, salt, and ground pepper.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add chili flakes and ground coriander, turn off the heat after 10 seconds.
6. Pour this aromatic oil and apple cider vinegar over the vegetables, then mix.
7. The quick Korean-style zucchini appetizer can be served immediately. Enjoy your meal!