Tender-Crisp Maneuljjong Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Garlic Scapes)
A simple side dish made by stir-frying garlic scapes alone to bring out their sweet flavor and signature tender-crisp bite.
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This clean-tasting side dish is made using garlic scapes alone, with no extra ingredients. First stir-fry the garlic scapes in oil, then pour in the soy sauce seasoning and braise over low heat to preserve their tender-crisp texture. The finished stir-fry is also great finely chopped and mixed into warm rice.
- Servings
- about 3–4 servingsOriginal: 2 plates
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Garlic scapes200 g
Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)2 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
Steps
1. Cut the garlic scapes into lengths of 3 to 4 cm.
2. Add all the seasoning ingredients except the toasted sesame seeds and toasted sesame oil, then mix well.
3. Heat oil in a preheated pan, add the garlic scapes, and stir-fry them.
A medium heat that is not too high is just right.
As the oil coats the garlic scapes and they cook, their green color turns bright and vivid.
4. When they are about half-cooked, pour in the seasoning sauce and...
5. Mix thoroughly, and once the seasoning starts to boil, reduce the heat to low so the garlic scapes absorb the flavors.
Stir-fry until about a tablespoon of sauce remains.
Taste it at this point, and if it is too mild, adjust the seasoning with salt.
If you want them soft and tender for children or elderly family members with weak teeth, add 3~4 tbsp of water
and stir-fry as if braising, which makes them much softer to eat.
6. Finish by adding toasted sesame seeds and toasted sesame oil, and it is done.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you want them soft and tender for children or elderly family members with weak teeth, add 3 to 4 tbsp of water and stir-fry as if braising, which makes them much softer to eat.
FAQ
How can I cook garlic scapes to give them a softer texture?
To make them soft enough for children or the elderly to enjoy easily, add 3 to 4 tbsp more water during cooking and stir-fry as if braising them down.
What should I use to adjust the seasoning if it tastes too bland after stir-frying?
After simmering down the sauce, taste it, and if it feels too bland, simply adjust the flavor by adding a little salt.
What heat level should I use to stir-fry the garlic scapes properly?
At first, stir-fry over medium heat that is not too high to coat them in oil, then reduce the heat to low once the seasoning starts to boil and braise until about a tablespoon of liquid remains.
Is there a good way to enjoy the finished stir-fried garlic scapes?
You can chop the garlic scapes finely and mix them into warm rice.
