Sweet and Spicy Maneuljjong Muchim (Seasoned Garlic Scapes)
A 5-minute side dish of lightly blanched garlic scapes tossed in a sweet and spicy seasoning sauce.
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This side dish is lightly blanched in salted boiling water for about 1 minute to reduce sharpness while keeping the crisp texture. Tossed lightly in a seasoning based on gochujang and gochugaru, it can be finished simply in under 5 minutes.
- Servings
- about 4–5 servings
- Cook time
- 5 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Garlic scapes1/2 bunch, 250 g
- Coarse sea salt1 tbsp
Seasoning
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)2 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Sugar1/2 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Trim off the thin tip ends of the garlic scapes and eat only the plump stems; rinse in water and cut into lengths of about 3 cm.
- A bunch of garlic scapes is usually about 500 g, and half a bunch weighs about 250 g after trimming.
Steps
1. Trim off the thin tip ends of the garlic scapes and eat only the plump stems.
Rinse in water and cut into lengths of about 3 cm.
A bunch of garlic scapes is usually about 500 g. I used half a bunch, and it weighs 250 g after trimming.
2. Add a little salt (about 1 tbsp) to rolling boiling water and blanch very briefly. About 1 minute.
3. Drain in a colander to remove the water.
4. Add all the seasoning ingredients and mix together.
If you want a tangy taste, you can also add about 2 tbsp of vinegar.
5. Add the garlic scapes and seasoning to a bowl, and...
6. Toss so that the seasoning coats everything evenly.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you want a tangy taste, you can also add about 2 tbsp of vinegar.
- Because they are lightly blanched, they retain their crunch while the sharp, pungent taste is reduced, making them very easy to enjoy.
FAQ
Which part of the garlic scapes should be trimmed and used?
Trim off the thin tail ends and cut only the plump stem portion into lengths of about 3 cm.
How long should the garlic scapes be blanched in boiling water?
Blanch them very briefly in boiling water with a little salt for about 1 minute to keep them crisp while reducing their sharp taste.
How can I add a tangy flavor?
You can enjoy a tangy flavor by mixing in about 2 tbsp of vinegar when preparing the seasoning sauce.
