Maneuljongbokkeum || Stir-fried Garlic Scape, 炒蒜苔, 炒蒜薹, にんにくの芽炒め, 마늘종볶음 Leave a comment

Garlic scapes are the flowering stems of garlic plants. This dish is made by parboiling garlic scapes cut into pieces and then stir-frying them with salt or soy sauce. If opossum shrimp are stir-fried together, the dish tastes and looks better.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of garlic scapes (maneuljjong)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the garlic scapes:
   • Trim the tough ends of the garlic scapes.
   • Cut the scapes into bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat the oil:
   • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Stir-fry the garlic scapes:
   • Add the garlic scapes to the hot oil and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
4. Add the seasonings:
   • Add the soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, sugar, and salt to the skillet.
   • Stir-fry for another minute, or until the flavors are well combined.
5. Serve:
   • Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Tips:

• For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or gochugaru (Korean chili powder).
• You can adjust the amount of soy sauce and sugar to your taste.
• Serve this dish with rice or as a side dish to a main course.