Garlic scapes are sauteed then briefly braised in soy sauce to create a sweet and savory side dish.

Soy Maneul Jjeong - Soy Garlic Scapes

Serves 4 - 5

In this quick side dish, the garlic scapes are sauteed to brown slightly then braised in a sweet and savory soy until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetable. The garlic scapes remain slightly crisp while also having the tender sweetness of a braised vegetable.

Ingredients

Sauce

4 T soy sauce

2.5 T maesil

1.5 T soju or mirin

2 t fish sauce

1 t rice syrup or honey

0.50 t kosher salt

Saute

1 T sesame oil

454g (1 lb) garlic scapes, cut into 2 – 2.5in lengths

7g (1.5 t) ginger, minced

0.75 t ground black pepper

Finishing

Toasted sesame seeds

Recipe Know-how

1.      In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients mixing well. Set aside.

2.      In a large saute pan heat the sesame oil over medium-high.

• Add the garlic scapes and saute for 2.5 minutes tossing occasionally.

• Add the ginger and pepper and continue to cook for 1 minute longer.

• Add the sauce and bring to a boil.

• Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 – 7 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and coats the vegetables.

• Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

3.      Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.