Tender maneuljjong or garlic scapes are tossed in a sweet and spicy gochujang dressing.

Maneuljjong Muchim - Garlic Scape side dish

Serves 4 - 5

This simple side dish comes together in minutes and tastes delicious with rice. Tender crisp pieces of maneuljjong or garlic scapes are tossed in a garlicy sweet and spicy dressing. The herbaceous garlic flavor of the garlic scapes compliments the dressing perfectly.

Ingredients

500g (a little more than 1 lb) garlic scapes, ends and bud trimmed, cut into 2.5 in lengths

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 T gochujang

4 t apple cider vinegar

4 t maesil

4 t sesame oil

4 t yondu or soy sauce

1 t fish sauce

0.50 t gochugaru

0.25 t ground black pepper

Pinch of ground sancho pepper

Recipe Know-how

1.      Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil.

• Add 2 t kosher salt and garlic scapes.

• Boil for 2 minutes.

2 minutes for thin garlic scapes yields a tender crisp result. For thicker garlic scapes or for a softer texture, cook the garlic scapes longer as necessary.

• Drain and run under cold water for 1 minute.

• Allow to continue draining to remove as much water as possible.

2.      In a large mixing bowl combine the remaining ingredients.

• Add the drained garlic scapes and toss to coat well.

• Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired.

• Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3.      Serve topping with a drizzle of sesame oil and sesame seeds.