Cockle and Garlic Scape Seasoned Salad
Cockle and Garlic Scape Seasoned Salad
[Family Gathering Dish] A Flavorful Side Dish to Awaken Your Appetite ~ Seasoned Cockles with Garlic Scapes!
Hello everyone! Today, I’m sharing a recipe for a popular side dish that’s bursting with savory flavor, made with garlic scapes and plump, tender cockles. It’s the perfect dish to stimulate your appetite!
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch garlic scapes (approx. 150g)
- 500g shelled cockles
- 2 Tbsp salt (for blanching garlic scapes)
Spicy and Sweet Seasoning- 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, adjust to spice preference)
- 8 Tbsp soy sauce
- 4 Tbsp oligo syrup (adjust sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for added nuttiness)
- 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, adjust to spice preference)
- 8 Tbsp soy sauce
- 4 Tbsp oligo syrup (adjust sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for added nuttiness)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s learn about the benefits of garlic scapes, which are in season right now! Garlic scapes are known to help prevent cholesterol buildup, improve blood circulation, and purify the blood, making them particularly beneficial for those who experience cold hands and feet. Now that we know their health benefits, shall we prepare to cook them deliciously? 🙂 First, trim off the flower bud part of the garlic scapes. Then, wash them thoroughly under running water.
Step 2
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Once the water is boiling, add the prepared garlic scapes and blanch them very briefly, just until they turn a vibrant green, for about 10-20 seconds. Be careful not to overcook them, or they will become mushy! Immediately rinse the blanched garlic scapes under cold water to cool them down. Drain them completely and cut them into bite-sized pieces (about 3-4 cm long). Next, wash the cockles with shells by scrubbing them vigorously with coarse salt to remove any dirt or grit. Then, add enough water to cover the cockles and boil them. Once the cockles start to open their shells, turn off the heat immediately. Drain them in a colander to remove excess water.
Step 3
Carefully remove the cockle meat from their shells. Rinse the extracted cockle meat lightly under running water to remove any residual impurities. Drain them thoroughly in a sieve to ensure they are completely dry.
Step 4
While the cockles and garlic scapes are draining, combine all the seasoning ingredients in a bowl: gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, oligo syrup, minced garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Mix them well with a spoon to create a smooth seasoning paste. You can adjust the amount of oligo syrup to your preference.
Step 5
Now, in a large bowl, add the drained cockle meat and the cut garlic scapes. Generously pour the prepared spicy and sweet seasoning over them.
Step 6
Gently toss everything together with your hands until the seasoning is evenly coated on the cockles and garlic scapes. Avoid overmixing, as this can break down the cockle meat. The key is to mix them gently! And just like that, your delicious seasoned cockle and garlic scape salad is ready!
Step 7
The spicy seasoning has permeated the chewy cockle meat and crisp garlic scapes, creating a visually appetizing dish that will make your mouth water.
Step 8
Doesn’t it look incredibly appetizing? This dish is perfect as a side for rice or even as a snack with drinks.
Step 9
Experience the fantastic combination of flavorful garlic scapes and chewy cockles, both at their seasonal best! For these lazy days, why not add this stimulating seasoned cockle and garlic scape salad to your table for a delicious and healthy meal? 🙂
