Stir-fried Garlic Scapes with Dried Shredded Squid: A Delicious Harmony
Stir-fried Garlic Scapes with Dried Shredded Squid: A Delicious Harmony
How to Make Flavorful Stir-fried Garlic Scapes with Dried Shredded Squid: A Healthy Side Dish
We’ve created a delicious stir-fry by adding dried shredded squid to nutritious and tasty garlic scapes. This dish offers a wonderful combination of textures and flavors, making it a perfect side for any meal.
Main Ingredients- 250g garlic scapes
- 80g dried shredded squid (Japchae-yong)
- 1 Tbsp coarse salt (for blanching garlic scapes)
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (like mirin)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (like mirin)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the fresh garlic scapes thoroughly. Trim off the tough ends and cut them into approximately 4.5cm lengths. This size makes them easy to eat and stir-fry.
Step 2
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and add 1 tablespoon of coarse salt. Once boiling, carefully add the prepared garlic scapes and blanch them for just 1 minute. This quick blanching helps to retain their crisp texture while removing any strong flavor. Be careful not to over-blanch, as they can become mushy.
Step 3
Immediately after blanching, drain the garlic scapes and rinse them under cold running water to cool them down. Let them drain completely in a colander. Next, cut the dried shredded squid into similar 4.5cm lengths. Briefly rinse the squid under running water for no more than 10 seconds. Rinsing for too long can wash away the delicious umami flavor, so drain it well immediately after rinsing.
Step 4
Let’s prepare the seasoning sauce that will bring this dish to life! In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 1 tablespoon of gochujang, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup. Mix everything well until thoroughly combined. (Tip: While garlic scapes have a natural garlic flavor, adding 1 tablespoon of minced garlic enhances the overall depth and aroma of the sauce.)
Step 5
In a small pot or pan, heat the prepared seasoning sauce over medium-low heat. Once the sauce begins to simmer, add the blanched garlic scapes (make sure they are well-drained). Stir gently to coat the garlic scapes evenly with the sauce and stir-fry for a minute or two.
Step 6
Once the garlic scapes have absorbed some of the seasoning, add the prepared dried shredded squid to the pan. Continue to stir-fry, breaking up any clumps of squid, ensuring it is evenly mixed with the garlic scapes.
Step 7
As you stir-fry, keep tossing the ingredients to ensure the sauce coats everything evenly and develops a glossy, appealing appearance. It’s best to maintain medium-low heat during this process to prevent burning.
Step 8
Finally, add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil for a rich, nutty flavor and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds. Adding the sesame oil just before finishing will preserve its fragrant aroma.
Step 9
Give everything one last gentle stir to combine the sesame oil and seeds with the garlic scapes and squid. Your delicious and crunchy Stir-fried Garlic Scapes with Dried Shredded Squid is now ready! Serve hot with rice for an incredibly satisfying meal.
