Special Vegan Banchan for Garlic Lovers

Special Vegan Banchan for Garlic Lovers

Korean garlic scape banchan

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

239
Calories
2.9g
Fat
47.8g
Carbohydrate
3.7g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
927mg
Sodium
Special Vegan Banchan for Garlic Lovers

Recipe Description

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:

Ingredients for Special Vegan Banchan for Garlic Lovers

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare the vegetables

    3 min
    Step 1 - Special Vegan Banchan for Garlic Lovers

    Chop the garlic scapes into 4 cm pieces. Slice the spring onion into small thin circles.

  2. 2

    Add the chives

    2 min
    Step 2 - Special Vegan Banchan for Garlic Lovers

    Add some oil to a large wok or skillet. Fry the chives until it begins to sizzle.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic scapes and soy sauce

    1 min
    Step 3 - Special Vegan Banchan for Garlic Lovers

    Add the garlic scapes to the wok and pour in the soy sauce.

  4. 4

    Stir fry the veggies

    10 min
    Step 4 - Special Vegan Banchan for Garlic Lovers

    Stir fry the veggies in the soy sauce, stirring constantly until all the liquid has evaporated.

  5. 5

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 5 - Special Vegan Banchan for Garlic Lovers

    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.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Penny
January 9, 2025
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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!

Yankee
March 25, 2024
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Simply delicious dish!

Zara
December 16, 2023
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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.

Isabella Johnson
October 15, 2023
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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!

Ulysses Harris
October 11, 2023
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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!

Ellie
September 10, 2023
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Delightful

Olivia78
January 5, 2023
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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!

Paulie
February 10, 2022
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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!

Wendy
August 7, 2020
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Amazing!

Isabella Johnson
October 14, 2019
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Simply delicious dish!

Holly
August 9, 2019
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Garlic scapes rock!

Athina
June 4, 2019
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Thank you! Approved!

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