Have you ever tried black garlic?
If youre curious about it, heres what you should know.
(And no, its not the same thing as roasted garlic!)
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Some black garlic is also aged through yeast-fermentation under the same conditions.
This reaction is what gives black garlic its rich, tangy, molasses-like flavor and black color.
There is no separation from skins inside the bulb once you cut into it.
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Its just one large, single, round clove.
What Does Black Garlic Taste Like?
Its cloves are much softer than fresh garlic, and stickier.
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The cloves dry slightly during the aging process resulting in a slightly chewy but tender texture.
To purchase black garlic in bulk, your best option is an online retailer.
Once opened the package should be stored in the refrigerator until the best-by or use-by date.
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Black garlic will usually last up to one month in the refrigerator.
The cloves should easily pull away from the skins.
Try substituting black garlic for the raw garlic in these recipes:
