Garlic, along with marjoram, various types of pepper, paprika, caraway seeds, oregano, rosemary, turmeric and other popular spices, has long been used by man as an excellent seasoning for preparing many delicious dishes. But not everyone knows that to flavor dishes and give them a characteristic appetizing and pungent flavor, this vegetable is used not only in fresh or dried form, but also fried.
Roasted garlic differs from fresh garlic in that it does not have such a pronounced aroma, it can be consumed without the slightest fear for fresh breath. The taste of the product is slightly sweet and very pleasant. Although in the process of heat treatment some of the nutrients that raw garlic is so rich in is destroyed, the remaining compounds provide a sufficiently high level of usefulness of the dish for human health. This vegetable, fried in olive or sunflower oil, will be an unusually aromatic and tasty addition to many dishes. It is very important that in the process of preparation the product is not overcooked, but really tasty, mouth-watering and aromatic. How to fry garlic? Let's talk about this in our article.
Product popularity
Roasted garlic with its pleasant special taste, different from the taste of raw vegetable, is an indispensable component of many treats. Ready meat, fish, vegetable and first courses are sprinkled on them, which greatly improves their taste. Many housewives add fried garlic to dumplings, broth, chops, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, this product is indispensable in oriental cuisine, it perfectly emphasizes the taste of grilled meat, schnitzels, barbecue, sausages, chops, ravioli, game and poultry.
There is no pungent odor in fried garlic, after its use in the mouth there is no unpleasant (and often quite long) aftertaste. After processing, this vegetable becomes softer and tastier. According to nutritionists, fried garlic will not do the least harm to the figure. This miracle vegetable is very useful as an additive to any stewed vegetable, meat or fish dish. It is interesting that garlic is one of the products in which during the cooking process not only are not lost, but also useful qualities are multiplied. According to recent research, fried garlic has some truly unique qualities that are truly healing.
Roasted garlic: benefits and harms
Garlic is known as one of the most wholesome foods. It has long been used for the prevention and treatment of many different diseases. This product was especially appreciated by people with pressure drops, malfunctions of the cardiovascular and digestive systems. But like any of the potent remedies, garlic, including fried, has a number of contraindications.
What is the use of fried garlic?
Garlic has long been famous for its healing effects on the human body. It blocks the production of cholesterol by the liver, and the intestinal bacterial flora is regulated. The use of fried garlic is also in the fact that it is relatively easily digested by the body, compared with a fresh product, it does not overload the liver. The product actively helps to cleanse the intestines of toxins and the elimination of free radicals, due to which the immune system is put in order. Being a strong antioxidant, fried garlic effectively prevents acidification of the body, cleansing it at the cellular level.
This vegetable is one of the most powerful natural antibiotics, the beneficial effect of which continues even a day after consumption. The undoubted benefit of fried garlic is that this unique product contributes to the destruction of parasites, relieves the body of toxins, thereby contributing to the effective healing of internal organs and their significant rejuvenation. Thanks to the regular use of roasted garlic, the blood cholesterol level is reduced, the arteries are cleaned, blood pressure normalizes, general physical parameters improve, immunity increases, bones strengthen, fatigue decreases, and endurance increases.
What could harm the product?
Before baking or frying garlic, you should familiarize yourself with the contraindications. It must be borne in mind that this vegetable contains a certain amount of sulfanyl-hydroxyl ion, which is a poison and can have a negative effect on humans: cause inhibition, drowsiness, and make clarity of thinking difficult. Although roasted garlic has a much milder effect on the body than raw, it still irritates the mucous membrane of the intestines and stomach, which is why it is considered harmful for colitis, gastritis, and hemorrhoids. The use of this product is not recommended for severe allergies, people with pancreatitis and peptic ulcer.
About cooking methods
How to fry garlic? Among the most common ways to cook roasted garlic at home, three stand out: in the oven (or in the oven), in a pan and in a slow cooker. The result is approximately the same. The exception is that during cooking, less harmful substances are released in the oven.
Pan fried garlic
And yet, the simplest and therefore most common way is to fry the vegetable in a pan. Many housewives resort to it. How to fry garlic in a pan? Further in the article, we suggest familiarizing yourself with several ways of preparing the product.
Roasting chopped slices
So how to fry garlic? They act like that. Peeled fresh garlic cloves are crushed on a cutting board with a sharp knife. The size of the fractions should be sufficiently small.
Corn or olive oil is ideal for frying garlic in a pan, but you can also use sunflower (usually peeled and refined), which is familiar to middle-class residents. It is heated in a frying pan or in a saucepan with a thick bottom until bubbles appear on the surface. After this, the fire should be reduced, load prepared slices into the dishes and fry them until golden, stirring continuously with a wooden spatula. Care must be taken so that the garlic does not dry out and does not burn.
The finished product is removed from the pan. To do this, you can use a spoon with holes, which is usually used to remove the broth foam (slotted spoon). Then the fried garlic is spread on a paper towel (in one layer) so that the excess oil is absorbed, and slightly added. Vegetables prepared in this way can be added to any dishes at your own discretion.
Whole Slices
Cooking roasted garlic with this recipe can save you a lot of time. Therefore, it is recommended to be used by those who are constrained in a temporary resource. How to fry garlic? They act like that. Garlic is divided into separate slices (cloves) and peel them. Add a little oil to the pan and spread the garlic there. The burner is turned on to medium heat, after the oil boils in a pan, the fire is reduced to a minimum and the garlic is fried with periodic stirring.
It takes 10-25 minutes to cook. The finished dish can be distinguished by softening its consistency and the formation of a golden brown.
Tips & Tricks
Whole cloves of garlic should be fried for one minute. The crushed cloves are fried for about two to three minutes, until golden brown. Garlic pressed by the press fries for about 20-30 seconds. It is necessary to ensure that the product is not overcooked, otherwise it will be bitter. During frying, you can add your favorite seasonings to the pan (depending on which dish is preparing roasted garlic).
Oil (olive or sunflower), experienced housewives do not recommend pouring. It has a delicious appetizing aroma, so it can be used to prepare other dishes, for example, salads or sauces.
At the end of cooking, fried garlic is put in a jar and covered with a lid. Put in the refrigerator. Use as needed. Garlic can be stored in the refrigerator for two weeks.