Modu Recipes

Okjubu's Garlic Chives Stir-Fry

A simple, tangy-sweet side dish with crisp texture that stays fresh for days

🙋 Recommended for

  • ⭐ Those looking for a crisp side dish that keeps well over time
  • ⭐ People who want a fail-safe side dish made with minimal seasoning

Ingredients needed 🛒4 servings

  • garlic chives 1 bunch
  • coarse salt 1 tablespoon
  • red pepper powder 1 tablespoon
  • sugar 1 tablespoon
  • premium soy sauce 1 tablespoon
  • plum syrup 1 tablespoon
  • corn syrup 1 tablespoon
  • seasoning salt 1 pinch
  • toasted sesame seeds 3 to 4 tablespoons
  • ginger juice a little

Recipe 🍳

  1. Rinse garlic chives under running water, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Blanch the sliced garlic chives in boiling water with 1 tablespoon of coarse salt.
  3. Remove the blanched chives and immediately rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then squeeze out all excess moisture.
  4. In a bowl, mix red pepper powder, sugar, premium soy sauce, plum syrup, corn syrup, seasoning salt, toasted sesame seeds, and ginger juice according to measurements to make the dressing.
  5. Add the drained garlic chives to the dressing and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
  1. Cut garlic chives into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Blanch in salted boiling water, then rinse under cold water.
  3. Prepare a sweet-spicy dressing using the specified ingredients.
  4. Toss the chives with the dressing and finish.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Immediately cooling the blanched chives in cold water preserves their crisp texture and vibrant green color.
  • Using generous amounts of toasted sesame seeds enhances the savory crunch and boosts the umami depth of the sauce.

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