Garlic has many medicinal benefits and it is also considered as a wonder herb. It is claimed that garlic can cure many diseases without any trouble. It helps in driving out the common cold and flue. It can also be helpful in managing high cholesterol levels. Garlic is a natural mosquito repellent. Garlic cloves are delectable to eat when roasted. If you are really fond of roasted garlic, it is economical and definitely a better option to roast them at home. The way to roast it is much easier than you can imagine. Here are some steps you can follow to prepare roasted garlic cloves.
Complexity Level: Basic
Time Required: 15 to 20 minutes
Resources Required:
- Raw garlic bulbs
- An oven
- Cookie sheets
- Salt
- Seasoning according to choice
Instructions:
1. Blanching and cutting
Do not detach the garlic cloves and do not peel them. Blanch the garlic in the boiled water for 2-3 minutes. Strain out the water and dry them with towel before cooking. Now, chop off the head of the cloves about 1/4 inches.
2. Spreading on cookie sheet
Spread the garlic bulbs on the cookie sheet evenly in a symmetry. Spread a little olive oil with help of a brush before spreading the garlic on it.
3. Oven roasting
Preheat the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the garlic cloves in a baking pan in the oven and pour a little olive oil over the cloves. The time for cooking them is 10-12 minutes.
4. Microwave roasting
Take a microwave container and put 2 cups of raw garlic bulb in it. Brush the garlic cloves on the heat with little olive oil before putting it in the microwave. Place the container in the microwave and treat it on high heat for two minutes and take it out to stir. Repeat the process at regular interval of 2 minutes for 8 minutes. You are done with light roasted garlic cloves. You can increase the time of roasting to 10 minutes for regular roasted garlic cloves.
5. Oil roasting
Heat oil in a deep frying saucepan to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Break the cloves out of the garlic bulb. Add two cups of garlic cloves to the oil and keep stirring it regularly. Take out the garlic cloves after 5 minutes of deep frying and absorb the oil on napkins or paper towel.
6. Peeling
Peel out the skin of roasted garlic after taking it out of heat after a while. You can use a cocktail fork to remove the skin. You can also squeeze and pull out the roasted garlic from its skin.
7. Serving
There is no seasoning required for roasted garlic. You can eat it straight after roasting or else you can refrigerate it to use when cooking any other dish. This is a complete recipe for roasted garlic lovers. try it!
Frequently Asked Questions:
For how long can the roasted garlic cloves be stored for?
Roasted garlic cloves can be safely stored if you keep them in an air tight container inside the refrigerator. They can be stored for about a week.
Quick Tips:
- Allow the roasted garlic cloves in rest for few minutes as they continue to cook even after pulling out of the oven.
- Drain the extra oil after deep frying for reducing the fat consumption.
- Best way to roast the garlic cloves is in a microwave if you are in a hurry.
Things To Watch Out For:
The garlic cloves remain hot for a while when freshly roasted, so handle with care. Touch them after an interval of about 10 minutes.
