Begin by washing your medium zucchini and slicing it into half-inch square sticks, about 2-3 inches long.

Chop the medium onion into quarter pieces and slice these into half-inch sections.

Set a sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat, allowing it to preheat for about 1 minute.

Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, swirling it around the pan until it shimmers.

Add your chopped onion to the hot oil, sautéing for approximately 2 minutes.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of minced ginger into the onions, cooking for about 30 seconds.

Introduce the prepared zucchini sticks into the pan, stirring them well to combine.

Cook for about 4-5 minutes until zucchini is tender-crisp with slight browning.

Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.

Sauté for an additional minute to meld flavors while keeping the zucchini vibrant and crunchy.

Transfer to a serving dish, pairing it with fried rice and your favorite grilled protein.