Savory Garlic Scape Soy Sauce Stir-Fry
Seasonal May Dish: Easy Garlic Scape Soy Sauce Stir-Fry Recipe
Garlic scapes are abundant this time of year! Although they might still be a bit pricey, let’s make a delicious stir-fry with them. This garlic scape dish is incredibly tasty when in season. Let’s create this simple yet flavorful stir-fry!
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch garlic scapes (approx. 200-250g)
- 1/4 stalk green onion (or 1 Tbsp of the white part)
Seasoning Ingredients- 3 Tbsp soy sauce (approx. 45ml)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (approx. 15g)
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce (approx. 15ml)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (approx. 5g)
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil (approx. 15ml)
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil (approx. 30ml)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce (approx. 45ml)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (approx. 15g)
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce (approx. 15ml)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (approx. 5g)
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil (approx. 15ml)
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil (approx. 30ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the garlic scapes. Rinse them under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Trim off the tough ends, and then cut the scapes into bite-sized pieces, about 4-5 cm long. This makes them easier to cook evenly and eat.
Step 2
Finely chop the green onion. This will add a mild sweetness and enhance the overall flavor of the dish. It’s best to use the white parts of the green onion.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped green onion and stir-fry until fragrant. The aromatic scent released from the green onion will significantly elevate the dish’s flavor profile.
Step 4
Once the green onion starts to turn golden brown, reduce the heat to medium-low. Now, add the prepared garlic scapes and stir-fry until they turn slightly translucent and soften just a bit, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them, as they should retain a pleasant crispiness.
Step 5
When the garlic scapes are cooked to your liking, add all the seasoning ingredients: 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds. Stir well to coat the garlic scapes evenly and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 6
Finally, turn off the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of perilla oil. The residual heat will gently infuse the garlic scapes with the nutty aroma of the perilla oil, making them even more delicious. Adding it at the end preserves its fragrance. This completes your perfectly balanced sweet and savory garlic scape stir-fry.
Step 7
Your aromatic and delicious garlic scape soy sauce stir-fry is ready! Serve it with a bowl of hot rice for a delightful side dish. Enjoy your meal!
