Black Garlic – Who Knew?
I had never heard of this until about a week ago when Daniela one of our editors sent me a link with a picture of black garlic. Apparently it has a long history in places like Japan, Korea and Thailand. Black garlic is garlic that has been fermented for about a month. The cloves become jet black with a texture sort of like roasted garlic.
I haven’t tried it myself but those that have say that it is sweet with molasses or licorice undertones. Some even describe it has having flavors similar to slow-braised meats. Here is a great article and recipe, for scallops with black garlic, from Steamy Kitchen.
I also found a site with a recipe for Mac n’ cheese made with black garlic. Apparently black garlic is one of the new “it ingredients” with foodies and fancy chefs.
Have you ever tried black garlic? Did you like it? Here is a link to a site called Black Garlic where you can order black garlic or just read a bit more about it.
Ciao for now, dawn
We love Black Garlic! People in our office have compared it to teriyaki, french onion soup or even a sweet beef bullion. It has a strong flavor, but you can eat it straight and it won’t give you garlic breath. Mouthwateringly good.
Super thanks, where did you buy it?
I just bought some black garlic a few weeks ago. It’s great. I made an impromptu pasta dish, I can’t even remember what was in it along with the black garlic. The company that makes it has a list of a few places to buy it. http://www.blackgarlic.com/index.html
I bought mine here: http://www.mondofood.com/black-garlic-p-701.html
But I’ve read varied things about it. While BlackGarlic.com claim to be the first to produce the garlic I found this website: http://www.superblackgarlic.com/
You be the judge.
Oh and I’m going to try the Black Garlic Mac n’ Cheese tonight with Lobster!
Thanks kate – let us know how the mac n’ cheese turns out…sounds so decadent with the lobster. What time did you say dinner was again? :-)
This is the first I have ever heard of Black Garlic, I just love that Mac n cheese wow and with lobster yummy :)
Black Garlic get out of here, really, I have never seen it, can it really be true, I am going to go see if I can find it at the grocer, I am in shock thats for sure. Love your Mac n Cheese recipe, a nice change to the one that I make.
Thanks and keep well
Sue
Correct me everyone if I am wrong, but I don’t believe you can just buy black garlic at the grocery store. See the links in the post and in the comments for places to buy it. Good luck!
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