I think my favourite thing about garlic scapes is their name. It is such a great name. It always reminds me of Severus Snape from Harry Potter, although of course that's Snape, not Scape.
Garlic scapes are really just the greens that shoot up when you plant garlic cloves. The scapes taste strongly of garlic and can be used any time you would normally use garlic. I have also used them in place of spring onions.
My little boy and I planted a row of garlic just outside my back door so, as my husband jokes, there will be no problems with vampires in this house!
2 comments:
I had no idea your could use the greens of garlic like that! I would love to see a recipe where you have used them. This is something I would love to try!
It looks like your garden is off to a great start! I can't wait to see all you accomplish in your yard this year. I love that your seasons are backwards from ours as it gives me ideas for next year!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Jen
Hi Jen,
I don't know of any recipes where garlic scapes are called for because I have never seen them sold commercially, but you can use them in stir fries or any recipes where garlic is used. Just chop up and saute as you would garlic befor adding the other ingredients.
Kate
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