Hobak Muchim

Name: Hobak Muchim
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, sliced; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 stalks scallion, chopped; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

A light Korean side dish of tender steamed zucchini tossed with garlic, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds.

15 minEasyServes 445 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, sliced
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks scallion, chopped
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Place 2 medium sliced zucchini in a steamer basket set over boiling water.
2

Cover and steam for 3 to 4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
3

Transfer zucchini to a bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt.
4

Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 stalks chopped scallion, and 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, tossing gently to combine.
5

Garnish with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and serve warm or chilled.

Questions

How long does Hobak Muchim keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Hobak Muchim?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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