What does it taste like?
Flavor and texture vary by variety, freshness, and preparation.
Herbs and greens
Garlic chives
부추
Common aliases
garlic chives · chives · buchu
What is Garlic chives?
Garlic chives appears in Korean soups, stir-fries, salads, and side dishes. The source recipe may use a particular cut or form, so check the Korean ingredient note before cooking.
How is it used?
Use the form and amount listed in the recipe; trim or rinse as needed.
Where can you buy it?
Look for fresh garlic chives with no off smell or sliminess.
How should you store it?
Refrigerate promptly and follow the package date when one is provided.
Possible substitutes
Scallions or a little leek provide freshness with a different aroma.
Recipes using Garlic chives
Rice Dishes
Chicken Rice Porridge with Leftover Rice(찬밥이용닭죽)
A comforting chicken porridge made with leftover rice, tender chicken thigh, potato, vegetables, and a garlic-infused broth.
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Side Dishes
Chive Pancakes with Misutgaru(미숫가루 부추전)
Savory chive pancakes made with squid, vegetables, and a blend of pancake mix and roasted multigrain powder.
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Side Dishes
Fresh Lettuce Salad(상추 겉절이)
Crisp lettuce, chives, onion, and red chili lightly tossed in a tangy plum, soy sauce, chili, and sesame dressing.
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Rice Dishes
Oat Porridge(귀리죽)
Soaked oats and rice are simmered with beef, onion, chives, and egg, then finished with black sesame seeds.
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Main Dishes
Perilla Seed Porridge(들깨죽)
A rich porridge of glutinous rice simmered in beef bone broth with ground perilla seeds, vegetables, garlic, and chives.
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Rice Dishes
Scorched Rice and Oyster Porridge(누룽지굴죽)
A comforting porridge of softened scorched rice and chopped oysters simmered in kelp broth, finished with garlic chives and roasted green laver.
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Side Dishes
Steamed Chives with Soybean Flour(부추 콩가루 찜)
Chives coated with raw soybean flour, steamed until tender, and served with a savory low-sodium soy sauce seasoning.
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Side Dishes
Stir-Fried Soybean Sprouts and Garlic Chives(콩나물부추볶음)
A simple stir-fry of tender soybean sprouts, garlic chives, potato, onion, carrot, and green onion, lightly seasoned with salt.
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Side Dishes
Stuffed Green Chili Pepper Kimchi(고추김치)
Mild green chili peppers are stuffed with seasoned chives, lotus root, and radish, then finished with the remaining pickling liquid.
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