Like garlic, garlic shoots are the flower sprouts of the garlic plant, which are very effective in preventing and treating certain diseases. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to learn 3 ways to make stir-fried dishes with garlic shoots, which are not only delicious but also good for the health of the whole family to enjoy!
1. Stir-fried Garlic Shoots with Beef
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Garlic Shoots with Beef Serves 4
Garlic shoots 500 gr Beef 200 gr Minced garlic 2 teaspoons Soy sauce 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning A little (salt/ pepper/ sugar)
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- Choose pieces of beef that are tender, with yellowish fat and a reddish-pink surface.
- Avoid pieces of meat with unusual dark spots or that have a strange smell when sniffed.
- You can check if the beef is fresh by pressing it with your finger; if it doesn’t return to its original position but stays dented, it is not fresh, and you should not buy it.
How to prepare Garlic Stems Stir-fried with Beef
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Prepare and Marinate the Beef
The beef you bought should be rinsed briefly with water and then soaked in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes.
After that, take the beef out and rinse it again with clean water. Next, use a knife to cut the beef into bite-sized pieces.
Put the beef in a bowl, marinate it with 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper.
Mix well and let the beef marinate for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Prepare and Blanch the Garlic Stems
For the garlic stems, remove the tough ends from the top, then rinse them clean and cut the garlic stems into pieces about 2 finger lengths.
Next, pour 700ml of water into a pot and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and blanch the garlic stems for about 3 minutes.
Then turn off the heat, and transfer the garlic stems to a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes to retain their green color, then take them out to drain.
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Stir-fried garlic stalks
Place a pan on the stove, turn on the heat to warm the pan, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan and sauté 1 teaspoon of minced garlic until fragrant.
When the garlic is golden and fragrant, add the beef and stir-fry on high heat so that the beef does not release water. Once the beef is firm, add the garlic stalks and stir-fry together, stirring for about 2 minutes.
Season the stir-fried garlic stalks with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, stir well again and then turn off the heat.
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Final product
Stir-fried garlic stalks are crispy and sweet, lightly fragrant with garlic, combined with tender and delicious beef that absorbs the flavors, making it very appealing. Make this stir-fried garlic stalks with beef for the whole family to enjoy!
2. Stir-fried garlic stalks with mushrooms
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-Fried Garlic Scapes with Mushrooms Serves 4
Garlic scapes 300 gr Oyster mushrooms 50 gr Carrot 1 piece Spring onion 1 stalk Vegetarian oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (Salt/ sugar/ vegetarian seasoning)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh oyster mushrooms
- To make the dish appealing, you should choose mushrooms with thick, firm stems that feel solid in your hand.
- Additionally, fresh oyster mushrooms will have a natural color (white or gray), not too dark or too light.
- Good mushrooms are those that are intact, not bruised or broken, with a natural aroma and no foul smell.
- You can substitute this dish with other types of mushrooms based on your preference!
How to choose fresh carrots
- Choose carrots that are of medium size, straight and tapered towards the end, with smooth skin, firm to the touch, and slightly hard.
- Opt for carrots that are bright, deep orange in color, with fresh green tops tightly attached to the body of the carrot.
- Avoid carrots with wilted or bruised tops, damaged bodies, slimy spots, or brown blemishes, and those that feel soft when pressed.
How to cook Garlic Shoots Stir-fried with Mushrooms
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Prepare the garlic shoots
After buying the garlic shoots, break off the tough part at the tip, and peel the fibrous part at the root. Then wash them clean with water and cut the garlic shoots into pieces about 2 finger lengths.
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Prepare the other ingredients
Oyster mushrooms, put in a basin and wash each mushroom with water by hand.
Then soak the mushrooms in a basin with diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then take them out and wash them again with water.
Next, you press 2 mushrooms together and gently squeeze them by hand to remove excess water without crushing them!
Peel the carrot, wash it, carve flowers, and then slice it. Chop the green onion finely.
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Blanch the ingredients
Put 1 liter of water in a pot and place the pot on the stove to boil the water.
When the water boils, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, then add the garlic shoots and carrots to blanch for about 1 minute, then turn off the heat.
Remove the garlic shoots and carrots to a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes to cool them down, then drain the garlic shoots and carrots.
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Stir-fry garlic shoots
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, and sauté the chopped green onion until fragrant.
Then add the oyster mushrooms and stir-fry on high heat to prevent the mushrooms from releasing water for about 2 minutes, then add the garlic shoots and carrots and stir quickly.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of water, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce to the pan.
Stir well to ensure the ingredients absorb the seasoning, taste and adjust if necessary, then turn off the heat and serve the stir-fried dish on a plate.
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Final product
The plate of stir-fried garlic stalks with mushrooms is truly eye-catching. The garlic stalks are crispy and sweet, with a light garlic aroma, along with carrots and soft sweet oyster mushrooms absorbing the flavors, making it very delicious and attractive, isn’t it?
You can make a small bowl of soy sauce, adding a few slices of chili to enhance the dish’s flavors!
3. Spicy stir-fried garlic stalks Korean style
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spicy stir-fried garlic stalks Korean style Serves 4
Garlic stalks 350 gr Korean chili sauce 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Korean chili powder 1 tablespoon Pickled apricot water 1 tablespoon Korean rice syrup 3 tablespoons Sesame oil 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon Roasted sesame 1 tablespoon Salt A little
Information about ingredients
- Korean chili sauce, Korean chili powder, Korean rice syrup can be purchased at stores specializing in Korean products or in large supermarkets, stores of TasteVN, or buy online at bachhoaxanh.com.
- You can replace Korean rice syrup with corn syrup, sugar syrup, or honey (use less than 1/2 the amount of Korean rice syrup) as well.
How to make Spicy Stir-fried Garlic Shoots Korean Style
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Prepare the garlic shoots
Garlic shoots bought, cut off the top part about 1.5 finger lengths because the top part is usually tough. Then cut the garlic shoots into pieces about 2 finger lengths. Wash the garlic shoots with cold water and let them drain.
Next, add 1 liter of water to a pot along with 1 teaspoon of salt and place the pot on the stove to boil. When the water boils, add the garlic shoots to blanch for 30 seconds, then remove the garlic shoots and rinse them with cold water, then let them drain.
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Make Spicy Sauce
Add 1 tablespoon of Korean chili sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of Korean chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of pickled apricot juice into a pan.
Add 3 tablespoons of Korean rice syrup, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce, then use a whisk to mix everything together until well combined.
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Stir-Fry Garlic Stems
Place the sauce pan on the stove and heat on high. When the sauce boils vigorously, add the garlic stems and stir quickly for about 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
Then add 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds, stir well again, and it’s done.
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Final Product
Stir-fried garlic shoots are crispy and sweet, lightly fragrant with garlic, and thoroughly soaked in a very rich spicy and salty sauce. You can enjoy this dish with hot rice for an absolutely delicious experience!
What are Garlic Shoots?
- Garlic shoots are the flowering buds of garlic. They have a milder spiciness than garlic bulbs and possess the aroma of garlic, making them suitable for cooking.
- Garlic shoots have a long, slender shape with a fresh green color, often used in stir-fry dishes with beef or pork, which are incredibly delicious.
How to Choose Fresh Garlic Shoots
- Choose fresh and newly harvested bundles of garlic shoots.
- Fresh and delicious garlic shoots will have uniform stems, vibrant green color, and should not be too young or too old.
- Avoid selecting wilted or bruised bundles of garlic shoots.
- Currently, you can find garlic shoots at specialty agricultural shops, green vegetable stores, or on e-commerce platforms.
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With these 3 extremely simple recipes for stir-fried garlic shoots, you will have an additional delicious stir-fried dish that is good for your health. Wish you success!
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel: Enjoy Life Every Day in America, Delicious Vegan Everyday Dishes, and PHUONGSKITCHEN – Korean Cuisine
