Garlic contains many useful substances and is a fairly high-calorie product. On the one hand, it is not worth worrying about excess weight at all, because because of the sharpness this vegetable is usually consumed in small quantities. On the other hand, it is considered a strong appetite booster.
Thanks to its piquant taste and characteristic smell, garlic has become popular with chefs from many countries of the world. In Italian cuisine, for example, cooking almost any dish begins with dripping a little olive oil into a frying pan, putting a few cloves of garlic on it, frying them for a short time so that they give off flavor, and then adding the main ingredients. Interestingly, in addition to the heads themselves, when preparing various dishes, it is quite possible to use the leaves and arrows of the plant.
It is impossible to ignore the fashionable culinary trend of recent years – black garlic. To the surprise of many, it turns out that this is not a special variety at all, but just an unusual way of cooking. Garlic heads are exposed to elevated temperatures for a long time (2-3 weeks) (about 40 ° C). As a result, after a series of chemical reactions, garlic bulbs begin to darken and turn black. At the same time, they have a sweet taste, and they lose their characteristic garlic smell, while retaining almost all the properties of a fresh vegetable. Note to lovers of exotic dishes: in the town of Gilroy (USA) they sell garlic jam. This, of course, is not a dessert, but rather a sweet-spicy sauce that goes well with meat. Here you can also find an unusual garlic ice cream. They also sell baked garlic in Gilroy. When exposed to high temperature, the vegetable loses its sharpness and becomes very soft. Here it is served with meat or simply spread on bread.
As for the combination with other products, garlic is advised to combine with whole grain cereals (oatmeal, buckwheat, wheat, etc.), which contain a lot of zinc and iron. Garlic contributes to the better assimilation of these elements. Also, this vegetable is harmoniously combined with parsley, cilantro, black pepper and watercress.
Finally, a few words about the unloved garlic smell, which is so difficult to get rid of after eating. As mentioned earlier, just “chewing” this flavor with gum will not work, because it leaves the body not only with breathing, but also with other secretions. However, scientists still came to the conclusion that animal fats can help to drive away the intrusive smell from the body faster. For example, you can eat garlic with cheese or drink milk. Lemon, apple and mint leaves can also help. In addition, garlic loses its smell during heat treatment.
This flavorful Thai salad with peanut dressing can be made from different types of noodles and vegetables (I made a salad with rice noodles, also suitable for soba, brown rice noodles or Linguini paste. Vegetables can also be varied, cabbage, carrots and radishes are good).
In every kitchen there are vegetable pancakes or pancakes with vegetables, there are such in Korean cuisine. Today I will introduce you to the recipe. As always, the best possible adaptation of local products. Treat.
This soup was the second exception to the fact that I don’t eat cold soups, I just don’t like them. The soup won over with its taste (Vika, thank you!!!) – eggplant with a light garlic flavor, creamy, with a sour-milk taste, with a green flavor – it just saves in the heat – you should try it!
I suggest preparing a snack pancake pie with cottage cheese, dill and sun-dried tomatoes. It turns out very tasty both warm and cold. This cake will be a table decoration on weekdays and holidays.
Soup with lentils, spices and cream that complement each other well turns out to be tender, satisfying, and flavorful. Lentils are prepared quickly and do not need to be pre-soaked. This soup will want to repeat again and again.
Patagonia is a region of Argentina that is famous for its lamb production. And it would be surprising if those who have learned to produce mutton, would not have figured out how to cook it. In particular, the highlight of this dish was the marinade, the components of which are selected specifically for lamb.
I want to share with you my favorite summer snack, made from seasonal vegetables. Especially since I bought the local village goat cheese. Bright, delicious, useful!!!
