Spicy and Sweet Gochujang Marinated Garlic Scapes
Spicy and Sweet Gochujang Marinated Garlic Scapes
Boost your diet with delicious Gochujang Marinated Garlic Scapes! A healthy and flavorful way to enjoy your meals.
Experience a unique and delicious dish with Gochujang-marinated garlic scapes, a perfect side for adult palates. This recipe offers a delightful twist on a classic flavor.
Main Ingredients- 160g fresh garlic scapes
- 1 Tbsp coarse salt (for blanching)
- Water (for blanching) as needed
Seasoning Ingredients- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce (jin ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide (generously)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce (jin ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide (generously)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thoroughly wash the fresh garlic scapes under running water. Trim off the tough ends and any leafy parts. Cut the tender stalks into bite-sized pieces, about 3-4 cm long. To ensure an even texture, try to cut the slightly thicker ‘knee’ sections to a similar length.
Step 2
Fill a deep pot with ample water and add 1 tablespoon of coarse salt. Adding salt helps to maintain the vibrant green color of the garlic scapes and enhances their crisp texture.
Step 3
Once the water comes to a rolling boil, turn off the heat. Immediately add the prepared garlic scapes to the hot water (off the heat) and let them blanch for precisely 10 seconds. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become mushy. Blanching for this short duration is key to preserving their crispness.
Step 4
Quickly drain the blanched garlic scapes using a colander or a mesh strainer. Do not rinse them under cold water. Allowing the residual heat to cook them slightly is part of the process.
Step 5
While the garlic scapes are cooling, let’s prepare the flavorful sauce. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oligosaccharide (fill the spoon generously), and 1 tablespoon of plum extract. For an added nutty aroma, you can optionally add 1 tablespoon of perilla oil. Finally, stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
Step 6
Add the prepared sauce to the drained garlic scapes and gently toss them together to coat evenly. Mix with care to ensure the seasoning is distributed throughout the scapes. Your delicious Gochujang Marinated Garlic Scapes are now ready! This dish is a perfect side for any meal or a delightful accompaniment to drinks.
