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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
Bhutanese Spicy Chicken Stew with Bamboo Shoots and Radish
Bhutan
1 hour 10 minutes
Mrouzia
Algeria
3 hours 30 minutes
Couscous Marrakchi
Algeria
2 hours 20 minutes
Tajine Lahm Lhalou
Algeria
1 hour 50 minutes
Eritrean Potato and Chickpea Stew
Eritrea
1 hour 5 minutes
Djari Loubia Djazairia
Algeria
1 hour 50 minutes
Caldeirada de Cabrito Angolana
Angola
2 hours
Shepherd's Pie with a Parsnip and Potato Mash
United Kingdom
1 hour 20 minutes
Cabrito Assado com Batata Doce e Ginguba
Angola
2 hours 30 minutes
Rechta Algéroise
Algeria
2.5 hours
Arroz de Feijão Preto Angolano
Angola
1 hour
Kalint Kal Kchouka
Algeria
1 hour 20 minutes