Grilled Sesame Zuchinni
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Use as a side or an ingrediant in pasta, salads, etc.

Prep time: 5min + marinate time (1hr +)
Cook time: 10 min

* Ingredients
    - zuchinni washed
    - kosher salt
    - togarashi red pepper mix (amazon if local grocer does not have it)
    - 'kewpie' brand deep roasted sesame 
      dressing & marinade (available on amazon)
    - sesame seeds (optional)


* Prep:
    - wash and trim ends of zuchinni
    - peel stipes into zuchinni so it's zebra striped. 
      you want to do this to maximize marination later
    - cut each zuchinni into quarters lengthwise (spears).
    - marinate in a ziploc bag with seseme marinade
      for an hour in refrigerator. make sure zuchinni strips are 
      completely coated. jostle in bag to coat.

* Cook:
    - preheat grill to approx. 375-400 
    - wipe grill with oil to prevent sticking
    - place zuchinni spears on grill. do not crowd them. cover grill
    - turn after 4 or 5 minutes. you want moderate grill char
    - grill another 3-4 minutes until al-dente 
    - remove & sprinkle with pinch of kosher salt and togarashi to taste  
    - optionally sprinkle with sesame seeds
    - let stand for a few minutes before use

* Store:
  Refrigerate any extra. make sure they are room temp first
  you don't want condensation that will make them soggy.


* Ingredient subsitutions.

    - for the marinade you can use tahini and soy sauce
      you don't want it overly thick,
      so make it ceasar salad dressing consistency

    - for the togarashi pepper you can use a cayenne+paprika mix
      or even just gresh ground black pepper. togarashi is better though.

ingredient subsitutions.