KOREAN HOME COOKING

Maneuljjong Bokkeum (마늘종 볶음): Korean Pork and Garlic Scape Stir-Fry

Name: Maneuljjong Bokkeum (마늘종 볶음): Korean Pork and Garlic Scape Stir-Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: Pork shoulder: 9 oz (250 g); Garlic scapes: 4 packed cups (120 g); Onion: 1/2 medium (100 g); Soy sauce: 1 1/2 tbsp (22 ml); Rice wine: 1 tbsp (15 ml); Minced garlic: 1 tsp (5 g); Rice syrup or honey: 1 tsp (7 g); Neutral oil: 2 tsp (10 ml)

돼지고기 마늘종 볶음 · Dwaejigogi Maneuljjong Bokkeum

Tender pork and crisp garlic scapes meet a glossy soy-sesame glaze in this fast Korean home-style stir-fry.

Total time25 minYield2 servingsDifficultyEasy

Korean pork and green garlic scape stir-fry in a handmade ceramic bowl

돼지고기 마늘종 볶음 · Dwaejigogi Maneuljjong Bokkeum

WHY THIS DISH MATTERS

A little cultural context

Bokkeum is the Korean family of quick stir-fried dishes. Garlic scapes appear in markets from late spring and are loved for their sweet garlic flavor and crisp snap.

INGREDIENTS

What you'll need

Both systems are shown so you can cook without converting.

IngredientUSMetric

Pork shoulder9 oz250 g

Garlic scapes4 packed cups120 g

Onion1/2 medium100 g

Soy sauce1 1/2 tbsp22 ml

Rice wine1 tbsp15 ml

Minced garlic1 tsp5 g

Rice syrup or honey1 tsp7 g

Neutral oil2 tsp10 ml

COOKING WEBTOON

Cook it panel by panel

A quick visual memory guide for the whole recipe.

4 cute steps

1
Prep
Trim the tough tips from the garlic scapes and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Slice the onion and pork into bite-size strips.
2
Sear the pork
Heat the oil in a wide skillet. Spread out the pork and sear over high heat until lightly browned.
3
Add the vegetables
2 to 3 minutes
Add the onion, garlic scapes, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, keeping the scapes crisp.
4
Glaze
Pour the soy sauce, rice wine, and syrup around the hot edge of the pan. Toss until glossy and finish with pepper.

AI-assisted illustration. Follow the written recipe below for exact measurements, doneness, and food-safety details.

DIRECTIONS

How to make it

01
Prep
Trim the tough tips from the garlic scapes and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Slice the onion and pork into bite-size strips.
02
Sear the pork
Heat the oil in a wide skillet. Spread out the pork and sear over high heat until lightly browned.
Cook's noteLet the pork sit briefly before stirring so it browns instead of steaming.
03
Add the vegetables
Add the onion, garlic scapes, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, keeping the scapes crisp.
04
Glaze
Pour the soy sauce, rice wine, and syrup around the hot edge of the pan. Toss until glossy and finish with pepper.

SHOP & SUBSTITUTE

Cook it anywhere

Ingredient swaps

Garlic scapesUse Chinese chives, green beans, or asparagus plus one extra minced garlic clove.

Rice wineUse dry sherry, sake, or water with 1/4 teaspoon sugar.

Korean pantry guide

Rice syrup조청 · jocheong

A mellow Korean grain syrup that gives stir-fries a gentle shine.

Search: Korean rice syrup jocheong

🍚

Serve it with

Steamed short-grain rice
Kimchi
Simple lettuce salad

🌶️

Spice level

Mild. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons gochugaru with the sauce for a warm chile finish.

♨️

Store & reheat

Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat quickly in a skillet so the garlic scapes stay crisp.

# pork # garlic scapes # Korean stir-fry # 25-minute dinner