You will love this quick and easy recipe for Special Vegan Banchan for Garlic Lovers. The Korean word banchan literally translates to “side dishes”. Korean meals are a communal affair – each person gets their own bowl of rice and their own bowl of soup, but in general everything else is shared. For this reason, a selection of banchan usually accompany Korean meals.
This is a special banchan for garlic lovers which is made with garlic scapes. Garlic scapes are the pretty spiral stalks that grow from a garlic bulb. These stalks are often cut off in Spring to encourage the plant to put its energy into the bulb. They have a mild and sweet flavor, like chives or scallions, but with an unmistakable garlicky hint.
This banchan couldn’t be easier. Simply toss the veggies in some hot oil, add some soy sauce and garnish with sesame seeds. It’s a great way to use garlic scapes in the kitchen.
To make Special Banchan for Garlic Lovers, you will need the following ingredients:
Chop the garlic scapes into 4 cm pieces. Slice the spring onion into small thin circles.
Add some oil to a large wok or skillet. Fry the chives until it begins to sizzle.
Add the garlic scapes to the wok and pour in the soy sauce.
Stir fry the veggies in the soy sauce, stirring constantly until all the liquid has evaporated.
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with steamed rice.
This Special Banchan for Garlic Lovers is a great way to use garlic scapes. I love it and I’m sure you will too! Make it soon and remember to tag your cooking posts with #cookmerecipes.
This Special Vegan Banchan was so easy to make! My husband and I enjoyed it as a side with rice and soup. I love using garlic scapes, and this recipe brought out their flavor perfectly. We even served it at our last dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe. Definetly a hit!
Simply delicious dish!
I made this banchan for a friends gathering, and it was a hit! The garlic scapes add such a nice flavor. Quick and easy, perfect for anyone who loves garlic.
OMG, this vegan banchan is da bomb! Made it for a fam dinner and it was a hit. Garlic scapes are hella good! Def recommend!
Superb garlic delight! Made this banchan for our family dinner, and my kids couldn't get enough. They love the flavors and all the garlic! Definitely a hit. Will be making this often!
Delightful
OMG! This banchan is a total game changer! Made it for a family dinner, and everyone was like 'wow'! So easy and packed with flavor. Garlic lovers unite!
This banchan is a game changer! My kids loved helping me toss the garlic scapes in the pan. Just last weekend, we had it with our family dinner, and the flavor took us to Korea! So quick, so simple, and soooo delicious! Highly recommend!
Amazing!
Simply delicious dish!
Garlic scapes rock!
Thank you! Approved!