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Garlic Scapes Stir-fry

Garlic Scapes Stir-fry

A quick, vibrant, and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender garlic scapes, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Stir-fry
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-fry
  • 1 lb Garlic Scapes Trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Julienned
  • 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms Sliced
  • 4 oz Firm Tofu Cubed (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil Divided
For the Sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce (or Tamari)
  • 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce (or Vegetarian Stir-fry Sauce)
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch Mixed with 1 Tbsp cold water to form a slurry
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes Adjust to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. If using tofu, add the cubes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the tofu and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the hot wok. Add the trimmed garlic scapes and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the scapes become bright green and slightly tender-crisp.
  4. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the wok and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes until they soften slightly.
  5. Return the cooked tofu (if used) to the wok. Whisk the cornstarch slurry one more time and pour it into the wok, stirring constantly. The sauce should thicken quickly.
  6. Stir everything together until evenly coated with the thickened sauce, about 1 minute. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Garlic scapes are the tender flowering stalks of hardneck garlic plants. Ensure they are fresh. For extra flavor, add 1 minced clove of fresh garlic along with the vegetables during the last minute of stir-frying.