Black garlic gets its origins from Korea, where it was developed as a health product several centuries ago. Prized today in Japan and Thailand, as well as Korea, black garlic is a relative newcomer to the U.S. mainstream market (since about 2008). It is now increasingly recognized for its unique taste as well as its health boosting properties.
Background of Black Garlic
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Black Garlic was invented by Asian scientists to eliminate the characteristically pungent odor and the spiciness of raw garlic. Through the process, the fermented black garlic cloves get a sweet savory taste with a jelly-like texture similar to fresh dried fruit. A month-long fermentation process under strictly controlled heat and humidity of black garlic production appears significantly to increase its beneficial compounds.
Benefits of Black Garlic and Their Uses:
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Benefits:
- Helps in controlling blood pressure.
- Healthier body metabolism.
- Double the amount of antioxidants.
- Improving blood circulation
- Normalizing blood sugar levels.
Usages:
Salad dressing: "You can puree peeled cloves into a vinaigrette salad dressing along with olive oil, white wine vinegar, black pepper, lemon juice, and a dash of soy sauce".
Roasted: "You can roast heads of garlic with meat and veggies. Crispy black garlic tastes delicious on roasted chicken".
Stews and Casseroles: "Mix black garlic in with stews, casseroles, and even risotto to add a subtly sweet, umami flavor".
Stir Fry Dishes: "Add some to your own home stir fry or sprinkle a bit into a ramen dish".
As a Topping on the Main Course: "You can sprinkle minced black garlic onto grilled fish or meat for an umami burst".
Condiments: "Add black garlic to condiments like mustard or aioli. Given black garlic's lengthy prep time, take care to not let it be overwhelmed by other flavors".
Ice Cream: "Some adventurous chefs used peeled black garlic to make black garlic ice cream".
Source: https://loveblackgarlic.com/surprising-black-garlic-health-benefits/ | https://www.masterclass.com/articles/black-garlic | https://www.b-garlic.com/
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