Elephant Garlic Scapes
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Description/Taste
Elephant garlic scapes are long, smooth, solid green flowering stalks of the elephant garlic plant. Elephant garlic scapes can reach up to 2 meters at full maturity but is best harvested at around .5-1 meter when it is most tender. Each stalk is topped with a flowering head also known as the spathe. Depending upon maturity of the scape, the spathe can be thin and petite or bulbous and split open. Scapes release a pungent oil and robust peppery flavor when pressed. Its flavor is similar to that of green garlic but slightly milder with grassy and nutty undertones.
Seasons/Availability
Elephant garlic scapes are available in the late spring and early summer months.
Current Facts
Elephant garlic scape, botanically classified as Allium ampeloprasum, is not a garlic but is a type of leek. Garlic scapes, also known as garlic shoots, spears, and serpent garlic, typically only form on hardneck garlic varieties. The Scapes are made up of a flower stalk and umbel and occur when garlic is very close to maturity.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Elephant Garlic Scapes. One
is easiest, three is harder.| In The Kitchen With Kelly |
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Sauteed Elephant Garlic Scapes |
