House Special Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

A caramelized sauce of white wine, garlic water chestnuts, zucchini, and dry chili peppers.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare Ingredients
Start by gathering all your ingredients. Mince the garlic cloves, slice the water chestnuts, and dice the zucchini.
2
Sauté Garlic
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
3
Add Zucchini and Water Chestnuts
Add the diced zucchini and sliced water chestnuts to the pan. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
4
Deglaze with White Wine
Pour in the white wine and scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes, reducing the wine slightly.
5
Season and Sweeten
Add the crushed dry chili peppers, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the sauce. Stir well and let simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and caramelizes.
6
Final Touch
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning to your preference, adding more salt, pepper, or sugar if needed.