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Garlic
Also known as: ajo, aglio, knoblauch
A pungent bulb used as a fundamental flavoring in cuisines worldwide. Raw garlic is sharp and spicy, while cooking mellows it to a sweet, nutty flavor.
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Origin
Central Asia
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Storage
Store whole bulbs in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place
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Shelf Life
3-6 months whole, 1 week peeled
💡 Tips & Tricks
- ✓Crush garlic and let sit 10 minutes before cooking to maximize health benefits
- ✓Add garlic toward the end of cooking to preserve its flavor
- ✓Roast whole heads at 400°F for 40 minutes for a sweet, mellow spread
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
Calories
4 per clove
Key Nutrients
Vitamin CVitamin B6Manganese
📖 Recipes with Garlic
Mrouzia Lamb Tagine
Algeria
3 hours
Couscous Marrakchi
Algeria
2 hours 20 minutes
Tajine Mechoui Lamb
Algeria
4 hours 30 minutes
Arroz de Feijão Angolano
Angola
45 minutes
Loubia Djazairia
Algeria
1 hour 50 minutes
Mhadjeb Algérien
Algeria
1 hour 10 minutes
Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds
Algeria
3 hours
Pollo al Chilindron
Spain
1 hour 15 minutes
Eritrean Potato and Chickpea Stew
Eritrea
1 hour 5 minutes
Mrouzia Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds
Algeria
3 hours
Poulet à la Cannelle Algérien
Algeria
1 hour 35 minutes
Couscous aux Sept Légumes
Algeria
2 hours 15 minutes