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.
A very light and quick salad, an appetizer, and at least a side dish. In the bean season, we cook it often and in a variety of ways… this salad is included in the menu. Very easy to prepare.
I came across this salad and, to be honest, I didn’t expect anything particularly interesting… But how wrong I was! It’s just an explosion of freshness and goodies that struck me on the spot! I will be glad if you can also appreciate this wonderful salad!
A light salad is quite suitable for an everyday menu. With the help of beans, it is quite possible to replace meat, since this product is close to fish and meat in terms of the amount of easily digestible proteins. As a food product, beans are versatile. It contains a large amount of starch and other carbohydrates, proteins. The composition of beans includes a rich set of vitamins necessary for the normal functioning of the body.
This salad is very easy to prepare and consists of healthy ingredients. Suitable for those who adhere to a healthy diet, fasting and vegetarians. Besides, it’s very satisfying.
Tender and soft pancakes combined with hot sauce, vegetable filling and pomegranate jelly will decorate your table. The filling is the simplest and most inexpensive, but you can diversify it according to your taste and desire. You can add pickles, mushrooms, herbs or cheese.
I saw the recipe in a magazine. I decided to prepare my own version, so to speak, according to your taste and manner. And I have to say that the appetizer was great.
