Crispy and Delicious Stir-fried Garlic Scapes with Gochujang
How to Make Stir-fried Garlic Scapes with Gochujang
I made a delicious side dish with fresh garlic scapes I bought. Enjoy this easy recipe!
Main Ingredients- 174g garlic scapes
- 0.5 Tbsp coarse salt (for blanching)
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp perilla oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp perilla oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the garlic scapes. Trim off the tough, woody ends of the garlic scapes. Cut off the hard parts to make them tender and easier to eat.
Step 2
Cut the prepared garlic scapes into bite-sized pieces, about 3 to 4 segments each. Cutting them into manageable lengths will help the seasoning adhere well and make them easier to eat.
Step 3
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, adding 0.5 Tbsp of salt. Adding salt helps to maintain the vibrant green color of the garlic scapes.
Step 4
While the water is boiling, let’s make the delicious seasoning! In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp gochujang, 0.5 Tbsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 0.5 Tbsp perilla oil, and 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Mix them thoroughly. Feel free to adjust the seasoning ratios to your personal taste.
Step 5
Once the water is boiling, add the prepared garlic scapes and blanch them for about 50 seconds to 1 minute. It’s important to preserve their crisp texture, so be careful not to overcook them. Blanching them briefly will keep them wonderfully crunchy!
Step 6
Drain the blanched garlic scapes and immediately rinse them under cold running water. This helps to cool them down quickly, further enhancing their crispness.
Step 7
Drain the garlic scapes thoroughly in a colander after rinsing them in cold water. Ensuring most of the water is removed will prevent the seasoning from becoming watery and ensure a delicious, well-mixed side dish. Add the prepared seasoning to the drained garlic scapes and gently mix them together. Your nutritious and tasty side dish, stir-fried garlic scapes with gochujang, is now complete!
