Spicy and Sweet Garlic Scape Salad with Gochujang
How to Make Delicious Garlic Scape Salad with Gochujang – A Perfect Side Dish
Today, I’m sharing a special side dish recipe using crunchy garlic scapes! This recipe transforms the popular stir-fried garlic scapes into a wonderfully rich and flavorful salad seasoned with gochujang (Korean chili paste). Korean garlic scapes are in season now, fresh and delicious, and often at a more affordable price. While they’re great stir-fried with anchovies or fish cakes, today we’re making a gochujang-based salad that’s perfect as a side for rice. It’s a simple and quick side dish that keeps well, making it ideal for meal prep. #GochujangGarlicScapeSalad #GarlicScapeSalad #GarlicScapes #SideDish #GarlicScapeRecipe #MaySeasonalDish
Main Ingredients- Blanched garlic scapes 200g
Seasoning Ingredients- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Plum extract 1 Tbsp
- Corn syrup or oligosaccharide 2 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 0.8 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Plum extract 1 Tbsp
- Corn syrup or oligosaccharide 2 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 0.8 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, clean the garlic scapes. Blanch them in boiling water with a pinch of salt for about 1-2 minutes. This helps preserve their crunchy texture while softening them slightly. Immediately plunge the blanched scapes into cold water to stop the cooking process, then drain them thoroughly. Cut the scapes into bite-sized pieces, about 5cm long.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce (2 Tbsp), plum extract (1 Tbsp), and corn syrup or oligosaccharide (2 Tbsp). Mix these base ingredients well; they will add a wonderful savory depth to the garlic scapes.
Step 3
Add the gochujang (2 Tbsp) and gochugaru (1 Tbsp) to the bowl, followed by the toasted sesame seeds (1 Tbsp) for a nutty aroma. Stir everything together until you have a smooth, well-mixed seasoning paste. Feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce or gochujang to your preference.
Step 4
Add the prepared garlic scapes to the seasoning paste. Gently toss and mix, being careful not to break the scapes, ensuring that each piece is evenly coated with the delicious gochujang dressing.
Step 5
Finally, drizzle in the sesame oil (0.8 Tbsp) and give it one last quick toss. Your flavorful Garlic Scape Salad with Gochujang is now complete! If you prefer a more sweet and sour taste, you can add about 1/2 Tbsp of vinegar and 1/2 Tbsp of sugar at this stage for an even more irresistible flavor that perfectly complements rice.
Step 6
This simple garlic scape salad is so delicious that you can easily finish a bowl of rice with just this side dish alone. Its delightful crunch and the perfect balance of spicy and sweet flavors make it incredibly addictive. It’s a wonderful seasonal dish for May, so be sure to give it a try!
Step 7
This gochujang garlic scape salad, with its hint of spiciness and savory kick, is a fantastic side dish that tastes great even when made simply. It’s an excellent choice, especially when you need a flavorful boost during the summer months.
