Crispy Stir-Fried Garlic Scapes
Crispy Stir-Fried Garlic Scapes
Mom’s Homemade Flavor: Garlic Scape Stir-Fry Recipe
Making a simple and delicious stir-fried garlic scape dish. It’s incredibly easy!
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch garlic scapes (approx. 200g)
- 1 tsp salt (for blanching)
- Cold water (for cooling after blanching)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, I’m sharing a recipe for a wonderfully crisp and flavorful stir-fried garlic scape dish that will bring back your appetite. Unlike pickled versions that last a long time, this is a quick and fresh stir-fry you can enjoy right away. It’s incredibly simple!
Step 2
First, fill a pot with plenty of water for blanching the garlic scapes and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Adding salt during blanching helps to maintain the vibrant green color of the garlic scapes and contributes to their crisp texture. Once the water comes to a rolling boil, proceed to the next step.
Step 3
When the water is boiling, carefully add the cleaned garlic scapes and blanch them for just 1 minute. Be cautious not to overcook them, as they can become mushy and lose their satisfying crunch. Immediately remove the blanched garlic scapes and rinse them under cold running water to cool them down completely. This step is key to ensuring their crispiness.
Step 4
While the garlic scapes are cooling, let’s prepare the delicious seasoning. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of gochujang, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of gochugaru, 1 teaspoon of plum extract, and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds. Mix these ingredients thoroughly with a spoon until well combined and smooth. Ensuring the seasoning is lump-free is important for an even flavor.
Step 5
Gently squeeze out as much water as possible from the cooled garlic scapes. Then, add all the prepared seasoning to the garlic scapes. Now, wash your hands thoroughly and gently mix everything together, ‘jo-mul jo-mul’ style, ensuring the seasoning coats the garlic scapes evenly. Taking care to distribute the seasoning well will result in a more delicious dish.
Step 6
And there you have it – a delightful stir-fried garlic scape dish! This visually appealing and tasty side dish is absolutely perfect served over a bowl of warm rice. Its spicy, sweet, and tangy flavor profile, combined with the satisfying crunch, makes it an excellent addition to any meal for the whole family. Enjoy your delicious creation!
