Crispy and Delicious Stir-Fried Garlic Scapes Recipe
Crispy and Delicious Stir-Fried Garlic Scapes Recipe
Super Simple Garlic Scape Stir-Fry for Spring
Tired of just kimchi after the winter? It’s time to bring some fresh spring vegetables to your table! Garlic scapes, with their satisfying crunch and pungent flavor, are a perfect side dish that will make your meals more exciting. After buying them along with some spring greens from the market, let’s make this delicious garlic scape stir-fry right now. Its refreshing yet subtly sweet taste will awaken your appetite, creating a simple yet wonderful meal.
Main Ingredients- 250g garlic scapes
Seasoning Ingredients- 1/2 Tbsp coarse salt (for blanching)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for added nuttiness)
- 1/2 Tbsp coarse salt (for blanching)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for added nuttiness)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the garlic scapes thoroughly. Trim off the tougher ends and cut them into bite-sized pieces, about 5cm long. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 1/2 tablespoon of coarse salt, and carefully add the prepared garlic scapes. Blanch them for about 30 seconds. Blanching them quickly is key to maintaining their crisp texture; overcooking will make them mushy.
Step 2
Immediately after blanching, drain the garlic scapes using a colander. Rinse them quickly under cold running water to stop the cooking process and cool them down. This step helps preserve their vibrant green color and crunchy texture.
Step 3
Transfer the drained garlic scapes to a mixing bowl. Add all the seasoning ingredients: 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds. Gently toss and mix the ingredients with your hands, ensuring the seasoning coats the garlic scapes evenly. ‘Jomul-jomul’ is a Korean term for gently massaging and mixing ingredients.
Step 4
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garlic scapes don’t absorb flavors as readily as some other vegetables, so it’s often best to season them slightly stronger than you might think necessary. This ensures they have the perfect flavor when you eat them. Feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce or salt according to your preference.
Step 5
Your crispy and delicious garlic scape stir-fry is ready! Enjoy this refreshing side dish that’s sure to liven up your meal. ^^
