Crispy Garlic Scape Pork Rolls: A Flavorful and Visually Appealing Recipe
Make Delicious Pork Rolls with Garlic Scapes at Home!
Experience the delightful combination of tender pork and crisp garlic scapes! This recipe for Garlic Scape Pork Rolls is not only delicious but also boasts a beautiful presentation. Perfect for special occasions or as a unique side dish, elevate your dining experience with this delightful creation.
Main Ingredients- Pork (thinly sliced for bulgogi or shabu-shabu) 400g
- Garlic scapes 1 bunch (approx. 15-20 stalks)
- Starch (potato or corn) as needed
- Cooking oil (olive oil or vegetable oil) a little
Garlic Scape Pork Roll Sauce- Soy sauce 4 Tbsp
- Cooking syrup (or corn syrup/oligo syrup) 2 Tbsp
- Sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin) 2 Tbsp
- Plum extract 1 Tbsp
- Water 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1/2 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Black pepper a pinch
- Soy sauce 4 Tbsp
- Cooking syrup (or corn syrup/oligo syrup) 2 Tbsp
- Sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin) 2 Tbsp
- Plum extract 1 Tbsp
- Water 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1/2 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Black pepper a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fresh garlic scapes. Trim off about 1cm from the tough ends, then rinse them thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris.
Step 2
Gently pat the washed garlic scapes dry with a paper towel. Then, cut them into uniform lengths of about 7cm. Cutting them to a suitable length will make them easier to roll.
Step 3
Spread the pork slices thinly. Using thinly sliced pork meant for bulgogi or shabu-shabu works best as it’s easier to cook. Lightly coat both sides of the pork with starch. This helps the sauce adhere better and keeps the juices in. Now, place about 3 garlic scape stalks neatly on one end of a pork slice. Adjust the number of garlic scapes based on the size of the pork.
Step 4
Starting from the end with the garlic scapes, carefully but tightly roll the pork around the scapes. Ensure you roll it snugly so the pork doesn’t unravel.
Step 5
Repeat this process to wrap all the remaining garlic scapes with pork, creating neat rolls. You’ll have plump pork and garlic scape rolls ready.
Step 6
Now, let’s make the delicious sauce. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, cooking syrup, sugar, cooking wine, plum extract, water, minced garlic, toasted sesame seeds, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 7
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the prepared garlic scape pork rolls in the hot pan. Crucially, place them seam-side down first. As the pork cooks and shrinks, it will help seal the seam, maintaining a beautiful shape. Cook over medium-low heat, turning gently.
Step 8
Continue to cook the pork rolls, turning them occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and cooked through. A slightly crispy exterior adds to the deliciousness.
Step 9
Once the pork is evenly cooked, pour the prepared sauce into the pan.
Step 10
Stir the pork rolls to coat them evenly with the sauce, and let it simmer until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Be careful not to burn the sauce by cooking over medium heat. Once nicely glazed, your delicious Garlic Scape Pork Rolls, with their crisp garlic scapes and chewy pork, will be perfectly ready! Enjoy them immediately while warm for the best flavor.
