How to Use
Discover the versatility of black garlic in the kitchen. From simple spreads to advanced culinary creations.
Three Ways to Use
As Flavor Enhancer
- - Puree and use as base for marinades
- - Mix into sauces, dressings and dips
- - Add to soups and stews for depth
Direct Use
- - Spread on bread or crackers
- - Top on pizzas for unique flavor
- - Add to cheese boards
In Combination With
- - Meat: Perfect with beef, lamb or poultry
- - Vegetables: Roast together with vegetables
- - Soups & Sauces: Adds depth to creamy soups, tomato soup, cream sauces, and gravy
Perfect Pairings
The cloves are soft and sticky, so you can mash them into a paste, slice them thinly, blend them into sauces, or whisk them into butter or oil. Usually 1-3 cloves are enough per dish since the flavor is concentrated.
Sauces & Dressings
Mash into pasta sauces, pan sauces for steak or chicken, vinaigrettes, aioli or mayonnaise for an instant umami boost.
Meat & Seafood
Excellent with beef, lamb, pork, poultry, salmon and mushrooms. Use in marinades or rub directly on meat or fish before roasting.
Soups & Risotto
Adds depth without overpowering mushroom soup, ramen broth, risotto and lentil soup.
Spreads & Dips
Blend with butter, cream cheese, hummus or yogurt dips for a rich, savory spread.
Vegetables
Works especially well with roasted potatoes, Brussels sprouts, eggplant and cauliflower for a rich, sweet flavor.
Pizza & Sandwiches
Use thin slices or a paste on gourmet pizzas, burgers, grilled cheese or toast with ricotta.
Cheese
Excellent on cheese boards. Goes well with brie, goat cheese and aged cheeses. The sweet flavor balances salty cheeses.
Flavor Pairing Ideas
Good matches:
Recipe Ideas
Black Garlic Spread
Ingredients:
- -5-6 cloves black garlic
- -100g cream cheese or butter
- -Pinch of salt and pepper
Puree all ingredients into a smooth paste. Perfect on toast or crackers!
Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients:
- -3 cloves black garlic
- -3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- -6 tbsp olive oil
- -1 tsp honey
Blend all ingredients in a blender. Delicious over salads!
Garlic Butter
Ingredients:
- -4-5 cloves black garlic
- -125g soft butter
- -Fresh parsley, chopped
Mix everything and roll in plastic wrap. Perfect with steak and grilled vegetables!
Storage and Usage Tips
Storage
- - Store cool and dark (not necessarily in the fridge)
- - In airtight packaging
- - Shelf life: 6-12 months
Usage
- - 1-2 cloves per day are sufficient
- - Can be eaten raw or cooked
- - Can be used at any time of day
Pro Tip:
Make a large batch of black garlic butter or spread and freeze it in small portions. That way, you’ll always have a flavorful ingredient on hand that you can use quickly. Convenient, time-saving, and wonderfully versatile!
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