Spicy Garlic Scape Salad (Gochujang-Seasoned)
Easy & Quick Recipe for Delicious Stir-Fried Garlic Scapes with Gochujang
Let’s make a simple and delicious seasoned garlic scape dish, perfect as a side for any meal.
Main Ingredients
- 1 bunch store-bought garlic scapes (approx. 200-250g)
- 1/2 tsp salt (for blanching)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to make a beloved Korean side dish, ‘Garlic Scape Salad seasoned with Gochujang’. The fragrant and crisp garlic scapes, coated in a spicy and sweet sauce, are incredibly addictive and perfect with rice. Let’s get started with this simple yet guaranteed-to-be-delicious recipe!
Step 2
First, let’s prepare the garlic scapes. Wash them thoroughly under running water. Then, cut the garlic scapes into manageable pieces, about 2 to 3 cm long – roughly the width of two fingers. Cutting them into this size makes them easier to eat.
Step 3
Now, it’s time to lightly blanch the garlic scapes. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Then, carefully add the cut garlic scapes and blanch them for only about 30 seconds to a maximum of 1 minute. The key is to keep them crisp, so avoid overcooking them.
Step 4
After blanching, immediately drain the garlic scapes and rinse them under cold running water to cool them down. This step helps preserve their vibrant green color and enhances their crisp texture. Once cooled, drain them well in a colander. Ensuring they are well-drained is crucial for the sauce to adhere properly.
Step 5
Now for the flavorful seasoning! In a bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of Gochujang, 1 teaspoon of Gochugaru, 1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of Oligodang, and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds. Mix these well. If the mixture seems too thick, perhaps because the garlic scapes still hold some moisture, add 2 tablespoons of water to create a smoother, more manageable sauce that will coat the scapes evenly.
Step 6
Add the well-drained garlic scapes to the prepared sauce and gently mix them together. It’s important to toss them gently to ensure the sauce coats every piece evenly without breaking the scapes. Once everything is nicely coated, your delicious Gochujang-seasoned garlic scape salad is ready! Enjoy this flavorful and crisp side dish that will surely make your meal more enjoyable.
