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Maneuljjong Muchim (Spicy Garlic Scapes)
A simple side dish made with seasonal garlic scapes! It's super easy and delicious!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 ounces garlic scapes (maneuljjong, 마늘쫑)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru - adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon sugar - adjust to taste (see note)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the scapes, and trim off the tough ends and the tips of the buds. Cut them into about 2-inch lengths.
- 2
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add a teaspoon of salt, and drop the garlic scapes in. Leave them in for about 30 seconds. Try one to see if they are tender to your taste.
- 3
Drain quickly and plunge them in cold water. Drain well in a strainer.
- 4
In a bowl, mix the scapes well with the seasoning ingredients.