How To Peel And Prepare Garlic
Garlic is a fantastically versatile ingredient and is the perfect addition to so many dishes!
Garlic is a fantastically versatile ingredient and is the perfect addition to so many dishes!
We know that it may be tempting to pick up some garlic granules or ground garlic from your local supermarket, but there really is nothing that beats the flavour of fresh garlic!
Garlic is sooo easy to prepare and it’s well worth taking the extra minute or so to chop up a fresh clove or two. Trust us, once you’ve tried cooking with fresh garlic you’ll never go back!!
How many calories are in garlic?
As a rough idea, garlic has around 4 calories per clove.
This is only an approximate value however and it will obviously vary based on the size of your cloves!
Why not try using your freshly prepared garlic to make our Garlic Mushroom Risotto?
Or you could also use it for our Cheesy Garlic Bread!
Trust us when we say you’ll never use garlic granules again!
Can you freeze garlic?
Yes you can freeze fresh garlic! Make sure to defrost thoroughly before using.
If you do choose to freeze it then please remember to use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing – you could even try using an ice cube tray to freeze it in handy little portions!
How long can you keep garlic?
Once your garlic has been prepared it’s best to use it as soon as possible. You can freeze any extra garlic if needed.
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Time Needed
10MINS
Equipment
- Sharp Knife
- Microplane
- Fine Grater
- Chopping Board
Material
- 1 bulb Garlic
Instructions
- Gently separate the cloves from the garlic bulb, being careful not to squash them.
- Using a sharp knife, cut off the flat bottom of the clove - be very careful not to cut yourself!
- Place the side of the blade against the clove and firmly - but carefully! - bring the heel of your palm down onto the flat of the knife.
- Gently peel away the outer layer of the garlic and discard.
- Roughly cut the garlic into slices, being very careful of your fingers!
- Gather the garlic slices together and then finely dice.
- If you’d prefer a finer dice to your garlic, then you could also grate it using a microplane. Again, be really careful of your fingers!
- Add to your favourite dish!
Have you made any recipes using garlic?
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