Garlic Scape
Vegetable
Tender young flower stalks of garlic — pencil-thin, mildly garlicky, snappy when raw, sweet when stir-fried.
Where it comes from
Cultivated worldwide; major Chinese product especially in Sichuan, Yunnan, Shandong.
In the kitchen
Garlic scapes are the tender young flower stalks of garlic, known for their mild garlic flavor and crunchy texture. They are commonly stir-fried or used in salads and pestos. Major producers include Sichuan, Yunnan, and Shandong in China.