Garlic Scapes with Pork
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender pork and crisp garlic scapes. This home-style dish comes together in minutes and makes a perfect weeknight dinner when paired with steamed rice.
Story
Garlic scapes are the edible flower stalks of garlic plants. They have a milder, more complex flavor than regular garlic cloves and add a wonderful crunch to stir-fries. Look for firm, bright green stalks at Asian grocery stores during spring and early summer.
Ingredients
garlic scapes
300g, cut into 2-inch pieces
pork tenderloin
200g, thinly sliced
cooking wine
1 tablespoon
cornstarch
1 tablespoon
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
light soy sauce
1 tablespoon
salt
to taste
Instructions
1
Prepare the pork
Slice the pork tenderloin into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick. Toss the slices in a bowl with the cooking wine and cornstarch until evenly coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
2
Prep the garlic scapes
Trim the tough ends from the garlic scapes and cut them into bite-sized pieces, around 2 inches long. Rinse briefly and pat completely dry with paper towels.
3
Stir-fry the pork
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, then swirl to coat. Add the marinated pork and spread into a single layer. Let it sear for 30 seconds without stirring, then toss and cook until just cooked through, about 1-2 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4
Cook the garlic scapes
Add the remaining oil to the wok over high heat. Add the garlic scapes and stir-fry vigorously for 2 minutes until they turn bright green and develop charred spots while retaining their crisp-tender texture.
5
Combine and finish
Return the pork to the wok with the garlic scapes. Add the soy sauce and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together for 30 seconds until well combined and heated through. Serve immediately over steamed rice.
