Garlic Scapes Fried Rice with Fresh Aroma and Crisp Texture
A one-bowl fried rice packed with fresh aroma, made by stir-frying subtly sweet garlic scapes and beef.
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This is a clean, non-greasy one-bowl meal for 1, made by stir-frying ground beef and garlic scapes. Garlic scapes should not be overcooked so their uniquely fresh aroma and crisp texture stay alive. Tuna extract sauce adds savory umami, making it a great light dish for lunch.
- Servings
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Cooked rice1 bowl (200 g)
- Garlic scapes7 stalks, 30 g
- Ground beef5 tbsp (35 g)
- Carrota little
Seasoning
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Salt3 pinches
- Tuna extract sauce (chamchi-aek) (or fish soy sauce, oyster sauce, regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang))1/2 tbsp
- Ground black peppera little
- Toasted sesame oil1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds1/2 tbsp
- Ham or eggs work great instead of beef, and while carrots are included for color, you can substitute bell pepper or omit them altogether.
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
Prepare garlic scapes, minced beef, and carrot.
Ham or eggs work great instead of beef, and while carrots are included for color, you can substitute bell pepper or omit them altogether.
Chop the ingredients
Finely chop the carrot and garlic scapes to suit fried rice.
Stir-fry ingredients in garlic oil
Add 1/2 tbsp minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
Add beef, 1 tbsp mirin (cooking rice wine), and 3 pinches (a little bit) of salt, and stir-fry.
Once the beef is mostly cooked, add garlic scapes and carrot, and stir-fry briskly.
Stir-fry the rice
When the ingredients are fully cooked, add the rice and stir-fry while breaking up the grains...
Season by adding 1/2 tbsp tuna extract sauce (chamchi-aek). You can use oyster sauce or regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) to taste.
Once all the ingredients are well blended and stir-fried, taste it and adjust with salt if it is too bland.
Turn off the heat, and finish by adding a little ground black pepper, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, and 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
Complete
Garlic scapes offer a delightful texture and aroma.
Avoid cooking them too long so you can preserve both their texture and aroma.
Even with beef added, it is a clean, non-greasy fried rice.
I enjoyed a delicious lunch with garlic scapes fried rice.
Ppunwife's tips
- Avoid cooking them too long so you can preserve both their texture and aroma.
FAQ
How should I stir-fry the garlic scapes to keep their crisp texture?
Cooking them too long can reduce their texture and aroma, so it is best to stir-fry them lightly.
Can I use other ingredients instead of beef?
Ham or eggs work very well instead of beef.
Is there another seasoning I can use instead of tuna extract sauce?
Depending on your preference, you can season with fish sauce, oyster sauce, or regular soy sauce instead.
