Zucchini and onions are stir fried with sesame seeds and teriyaki and soy sauces.

Japanese Zucchini and Onions

vegetable oil

onion,

zucchinis,

teriyaki sauce

soy sauce

sesame seeds

black pepper

Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook 5 minutes. Add zucchini, and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Stir in teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Cook until zucchini are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground pepper, and serve immediately.


I've been making this for about as many years as Japanese steak houses have been around and I had the opportunity to watch how they prepared this. As do these steak houses, I don't use the teriyaki sauce, just the soy sauce, and add a dollop of butter and a squeeze of lemon at the end. Delicious, especially served with some grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp!

Great recipe, but I made a few changes: (1) Replaced vege oil w/seasame seed oil (2) Sliced the zucchini w/a potato peeler [for a more appealing/professional look] (3) Reduced zucchini cook time from 5 min to 1.5 minutes (4) Served over white jasmine rice. This recipe and these changes made a delicious dinner that even my 2 year old loved.

I took a chance and made something with no ratings at all based on the ingredients, and boy was I happy I did!  I'm always looking for a way to make zucchini since I love it so much and this did the trick.  It tasted like something out of a Japanese restaurant.  I did add several cloves of fresh chopped garlic since I don't make anything especially veggies without it, but the rest kept the same.  My teen even liked it.  Thankyou and I hope more people try this recipe, it's so worth it.

This is a great basic recipe with lots of possibilities! I used sesame oil and added cubed firm tofu and some diced garlic to the mix.  I also added a splash of rice vinegar. That really made the other flavors pop and reminded me of something from a hibachi restaurant.  Put this over brown rice and you have a nutritious and filling meal. WONDERFUL!

What a great idea! Make sure you are adding just enough soy sauce though, cause it may turn out too salty. In any case taste before you add. Thanks for this fabulous recipe!

This was excellent - Very correct it tastes just like a restaurant entree.  I will make again - but use more zucchini and onions because you will want more.

A friend gave my tons of zucchini and I was wanting something different to fix with them. 
I gave this one as try as I happened to have all the ingredients. Everyone was right, this is a keeper! I am taking this one to work tomorrow and give it out. 
You won't believe how delicous and easy this dish is. As a matter of fact, there might not be any left for anyone else, excuse me while I get another helping!!


I really enjoyed this as a side to my grilled salmon. My boyfriend was happy, too. I added a little sesame oil, and plenty of sesame seeds to make sure it got full flavor. i also added shitake mushrooms which were a nice mix. next time i will be sure to cut zucchini even thinner so that it absorbs flavor easily.

I can't belive I haven't rated this one. It is amazing. I have made it so many times and there is never a complaint. this is fabulous as a veggie side dish and goes really well with rice. I will buy zucchini out of season so make this one!

This is very good and easy! I have also substituted hoisin sauce when I was out of teriyaki with a nice result.

Very good as written, but five stars with a tiny splash of sesame oil. Thanks!

Oh my, this is excellent!!! I was looking for a dish similar to the Kobe Steakhouse and I found this one, so delicious. I used low sodium soy sauce and omitted the teriyaki sauce as suggested by other reviewers, I'm glad I did because otherwise it would be too much sodium. Thanks for the recipe!

Excellent! In fact, these were so good that my husband enjoyed them,(even had seconds), and he DOESN'T EVEN LIKE ZUCCHINI! However, he did like it cooked this way... now that sure speaks volumes regarding this recipe! On the other hand, I LOVE zucchini every which way; raw or cooked in every variation... never tried any that I did not not like. But this definitely stands out as a great side dish; well worthy of a 5 star rating. I'll be serving this a lot this summer!

Absolutely delicious! There is a place I eat lunch at just for this side dish.  Not anymore, this is an exact replica! I was making this just for myself and had one large zucchini. So, I just used the whole large zucchini and halved everything else. I am glad I did that because I would have had no room in the pan if I hadn't halved the receipe. I also left out the sesame seeds and the black pepper, not a fan of it.  The japanese restaurant doesn't use the sesame seeds either.  Thank you submitter!!

Wonderful recipe. I used sesame oil instead of vegetable oil. And a little bit of chopped garlic to it. I plan to make this recipe at least once a week for a while. I can't get enough of it.

This is a great recipe.  My fiance' can't stop eating it.  The only thing I did different was instead of the oil I used butter.  It gives it a richer, deeper flavor.  Awesome Recipe!!!

So simple and easy, but so delicious! This went perfectly with teriyaki chicken. I added half a red bell pepper, thinly sliced for color, sauteed that with the onion. We all loved this one, thanks!

I really loved this and think it would be a nice compliment to any asian entree. I had this with "easy teriyaki chops" (also on this site) and lo mein. I substituted onions thin sliced carrots with great results (just cooked the zucchini and carrots together for the same amt of time). Also, used only 1tsp each of vegetable and sesame oil, with good results. Will definitely be making this again =)

It took about twice as long for the zucchini to cook and it cooked out a good bit of water which diluted the sauce, so I cook the zucchini for a few and drain before adding sauces, and it's perfecto!

Re. Soy Sauce. Japanese soy sauce is better for marinating (is saltier than the other kinds).  Chinese soy sauce is sweeter and better for adding to dishes ready to eat.  My favorite, probably because I lived in HI for many years is Aloha Soy Sauce.  Sort of middle of the road and good for marinating or seasoning.

Rather than serving this as a side dish, I added some chicken and called it a meal. The flavor is great but I do think the texture suffers from the long cooking times. Next time I'd cut it down to 1-2 minutes so the veggies keep some of their crispness. Also, the sauce is pretty thin so if you want it to coat the veggies I'd recommend adding some corn starch.

Very simple, yet delicious way to do up zuchini. This is also very good with other veggies. I added some garlic to it and cooked it in garlic and ginger wok oil because that was what I had on hand. Whole family loved it. I'm pretty sure that this will be in regular rotation. :)

This is a great side dish if you are making anything asian for your main coarse. The best part is you can substitute other vegetables according to what you prefer. I usually make it with zucchini, squash, carrots and onions because it is tasty &amp; colorful.

This was very good. I was trying to get something close to a Japanese restaurant I love so much and this was very close. The times listed worked very well for me. I added some steak to the recipe &amp; some sesame seed oil worked out well.

Good, but nothing too special on my part.....

This is the BEST recipe!!!  I didn't even use the sesame seeds and it was still great.  My kids love it!  I served it over brown rice and it was a yummy, healthy, complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.  Thanks for the great recipe. 

Yum, yum, yum! Can't wait to make this again.  Be sure to serve right away so that the veggies maintain their crispiness.

I would say that this was a good recipe. I didnt have any sesame seeds but I had sesame oil and I had a teriyaki glaze that had sesame seeds in it. This was good along side my bulgogi and jasmine rice. I would certainly make it again.

The sauce in this is absolutely delicious.  It reminds me of something you would get in a Japanese Restaurant.  You guys will love this one.  Thanks Michelle.

Not too impressed with this one.  Only thing I did differently was only use 1T teriyaki.  Could've added some sesame oil, hot chili sesame oil, etc, but as is kinda bland.  I added leftovers to Szechuan Spicy Eggplant

This is a great recipe with lots of possibilities! I made a few changes for myself: (1) Added garlic with the onions (2) Used sesame seed oil instead (3) Used very little teriyaki (4) Used a potato peeler for the zucchini and yellow squash so they would absorb more of the flavor (5) Added mushrooms and (6) I added a dollop of butter and a squeeze of lemon at the end before serving over rice with salmon.

Very good.  I always appreciate new ways to eat zucchini!  A little bland, but I actually like bland sometimes.  I used toasted sesame oil instead of teryaki sauce (I didn't have any).  Next time I'll add straw mushrooms.

This was a pretty good side dish. It definitely just tasted like the sauce-- the veggies were pretty covered up. It did remind me of what you get in a hibachi restaurant. I would probably reduce the sauce next time.

Great new way to make zucchini. Took suggestion of others and added garlic and sesame oil. 

Very very good... This recipe tastes great as a stir fry served over rice but also tastes excellent by itself as a side dish... either way the toasted sesame seeds definitely add a great flavor!!

YUM! what a great summer recipe.  The only change i made was to use olive oil and saute garlic with the onion. I think next time i may try making it healthier by omitting the oil completely and sauteing the vegetables in the soy and teriaki sauces. This recipe is quick, easy and delish...

This side dish/garnish stole the show.  The only change I made was a bit of sesame oil.

This was really good. My 4 year old loved it. Next time I'm going to add carrots, broccoli and mushrooms just like the Japanese Steakhouse we go to!

This is my new favorite veggie recipe!  The whole family loved it!  I followed the recipe exactly.  I especially love the sesame seeds!

Original recipe was great. However if you make a minor change by replacing vegetable oil with sesame oil this recipe becomes delish.

Follow recipe exactly.  Wish I'd used garlic, along with some red pepper and sesame oil.  And for a more complete meal use shrimp or chicken as suggested by others.  Will try one more time as I found it was a bit strong on sauce.

Made it exactly as written - very salty and too much liquid for the amount of vegetables used.  Will make again but will use less teriyaki and soy sauces.

One word "YUMMY".  I did use 2 tbsp of sesame oil instead of vegetable oil which was very good.  I think either way would be delicious!  Such an easy way to to do veggies for my Asian meal.  I will do this from now on.  My daughter LOVED them.  

My husband doesn't care for zucchini but, he absolutely loved this dish!  Thank you for sharing your recipe.

Such a quick and delish way to prepair zucchini. I left out the sesame seeds as the teriyaki sauce I used had them in it. I kept everything else the same and I will be making this again soon!

Followed directions. Very easy. Very good.

These were very tasty.  I followed the recipe - but did add a dab of butter at the end. Just like the hibachi grilled version at your local Japanese restaurant! Thanks for the recipe.

This is delicious and very easy to make.  I too, added sesame oil to add more flavor.  Another great way to use zucchini!

I have made this twice now and am eating some for lunch right now. Even my S-I-L who is the pickiest eater I know loved it. Thanks for a great new way of fixing all the zucchini in my garden.

as is, i would rate it at 4.  however, as other have suggested, I used sesame oil and a splash of rice vinegar and skipped the teriyaki sauce.  Also, it probably didn't need it, but I also added a tsp of chicken broth powder for added flavor.   All these minor changes brings it to 5 for our taste.

Made these along with the Grilled Orange Chicken and they were both fantastic! We had none leftover!

Left out the sesame seeds but this was still delicious!!!!!!!

Just like Beni Hanna's!  A regular in my household.  If you don't have sesame don't add it.  I use a little garlic salt &amp; it's great.

I added some minced garlic.  Excellent side dish!

Tasty!! We like having this as a side dish with shrimp friend rice. It goes well with other Asian style meals, too.

Yummy. I served this on top of hot Mom's Sushi Rice for a quick and tasty rice bowl. My vegetarian roomie was very pleased.

I don't know what I did wrong as I followed this almost exactly (added a splash of sesame oil per previous reviews) and mine was a mushy as all get out.  

Really, I did follow!

Please enlighten me.

I was looking for a different way to cook zucchini rather than just pan frying it.  This is great - quick, easy and very tasty.  Thanks for this recipe.

I made this for lunch today and put it in a multi grain tortilla wrap. yum!

Tried this since I had all ingredients in the kitchen.  Very tasty.  I too changed to sesame oil.  Julienned the zukes.  The splash of rice vinegar was a good idea too.  Will be serving this over Pad Thai noodles as I have those in my pantry as well.

Just regular zucchini and onions in soy sauce. Nothing above average or outstanding here. You don't need the teriyaki or butter or lemon at the end. I tried it both ways and don't think you can taste the difference as the soy and sesame are the dominant flavours.

This is great! I added a clove of garlic but the original recipe is already perfect. Quick, cheap and delicious: a keeper!

It's not like everyone has toasted oil, IF you have it use it. I have been using this site for a while and I think this is my first review. This recipe was so quick, fresh, uncomplicated with such complex flavors. 

This is delicious!  Our whole household (including two young children) loves this.  It tastes very similar to the Japanese style vegetables you get in hibachi restaurants.  I always make the Shrimp Sauce recipe from this site (with adjustments) to accompany this.  The only thing I do differently, is leave out the sesame seeds.  To me, it's good enough without them.  This is very quick and easy to make.  A great way to enjoy zucchini, which, in my opinion, can be a rather bland vegetable.

This tasted great!  Both my 5 and 1 year old loved it.  

Delicious.  I sauted in Sesame Oil as well!  Great flavor.  Thanks for the recipe : )  Will make again!

Recipe followed exactly. Would not make this again.

This really is a keeper!  I can't say enough wonderful things about this recipe!  I took advice from others and used only soy sauce (no teriyaki), used veggie peeler to make really thin strips, and used sesame oil in place of vegetable oil.  This is definitely going to go in our rotation of veggie dishes!

This was so good and easy to make. Much healthier too. My family loved it!

This was good and helped use up my 2 remaining zucchinis.  Nothing special and nothing I would probably make again though.  

Very tasty. I used PAM to saute the onions. I used my mandolin to get nice thin long slices of the zucchini and it worked well. I added a teaspoon of sesame oil along with the sesame seeds at the end to get more of that flavor. I'll make this again, maybe add some shitake mushrooms

Whole family loved it! I omitted the sesame seeds and teriyaki sauce (only because i didn't have it on hand) and it was a huge hit! Thanks, MichelleB!

Definitely restaurant quality; only change I made was to using sesame seed oil rather than vegetable oil.  Good recipe for using up zucchini!

Using all of the wonderful Asian style recipes I have enjoyed from AllRecipies, I think I could host a themed party, surprising and satisifing everyone. The choice to add additional vegetables easily works without comprising the basic flavour. Using different colours of zucchini (maybe yellow) could make it even more attractive. Great texture, quick and easy, inexpensive and most importantly delicious.

I must first admit that zucchini is not my favorite vegetable. That being said it is not bad either. I had lots of it and looked for something to make it great. This recipe wasn't it. This was good but I probably won't make it again. 

This was pretty good, however, next time I think I will add garlic and/or ginger.

I used 3 summer squash and a green pepper in place of the zucchini. I could have used 1 T soy sauce and 1 T teriyaki sauce instead of 2 T of each because it was a little too salty for my taste.  I also took someone's advice and added some lemon juice.  Overall, this was a great way to prepare either zucchini or summer squash! 

This was super easy and quick. This will be a great way to use up all of the zucchini from my garden.

very good and easy.  reheated well the next day.

Look out Benihana, this is it. Add Japanese Shrimp Sauce II from this site and some fried rice and you're all set. I've never added the Teriyaki sauce, but add some steak or lobster, it's delicious!

Very nice flavor and a good way to use up all that extra garden zucchini.  Use a good quality teriyaki sauce. I like to use extra in the dish and pass the bottle around the table. Great!

Wonderful recipe!  I used sesame oil instead and tossed with cooked spaghetti (about 6 oz. of spaghetti).  I loved the way the noodles tasted with it!

I loved this! It was easy to make and it turned out fantastic! Instead of 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, I did 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and a 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil..that way the sesame oil wasn't too overpowering. It didn't taste exactly like my favorite japanese place, but I sure didn't care! Yum yum!

We've been eating a lot of summer squash lately, so I thought that this was an nice variation.  I didn't have the actual seeds, but sesame oil works fine.

I thought that this turned out good. However, it works better if you use sesame oil instead of vegetable oil. It was a little bland so I added butter and garlic.

It tasted fine, but I just didn't get it. It tasted like zucchini and onions that were cooked in the same pan as soy sauce.  Neither veggie really absorbed the soy sauce.  I liked this dish, because it was pretty healthy. And it wasn't bad by any means, but it didn't have anything extraordinary going on.

Wife, 2 year old and I loved this recipe!  Onions really soak up the flavor and complement the zucchini very well.  Added a dash of salt to please our family's taste but other than that, the recipe was followed exactly.  Had it with teriyaki baked chicken and white jasmine rice.  My baby said, "Yummy, daddy!"

Fantastic! Both the skeptical and the zucchini weary have loved this.

Often requested.  I  use half low sodium and half dark soy.  Usually serve with Sesame Seared Tuna.

Excellent! I also just added a teensy bit of sesame oil when sauteeing the onions.  Thanks!

Having it for lunch right now!  This is such a great change from steamed zucchini and zucchini bread!  Thanks so much!  Going to test it out on my husband later this week.  I think I'll throw in some chicken strips, serve it over rice and call it dinner. 

Delicious!  I added some thinly sliced red pepper as well (put in the same time as the onion).  Used equal parts sesame and vegetable oils.  Instead of teriyaki sauce I used a bottled spicy schezwean sauce. So so good.

japanese zucchini and onions

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : MichelleB

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