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Title: Black Garlic
Post by: cookie1 on December 30, 2012, 06:59:24 am

Seeing the previous post reminded me about this.
Yesterday I saw some black garlic. It was reasonably expensive. I didn't buy any, but was wondering if anyone has ever used it and what it was like. We love garlic so wouldn't mind experimenting with black garlic.

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: Kimmyh on December 30, 2012, 08:02:30 am

What is black garlic? Have never heard of it.

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: jeninwa on December 30, 2012, 08:08:52 am

Had me intrigue  never heard of black garlic so asked mr google

Black garlic is a type of fermented garlic used as a food ingredient in Asian cuisine. It is made by fermenting whole bulbs of garlic at high temperature, a process that results in black cloves. The taste is sweet and syrupy with hints of balsamic vinegar[1] or even tamarind.[2] Black garlic's popularity has spread to the United States as it has become a sought-after ingredient used in high-end cuisine. It is unrelated to a genetically unique six-clove garlic also called black garlic and used in countries such as Korea, or with the ornamental plant Allium nigrum.

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: goldfish on December 30, 2012, 08:10:51 am

Had to look it up myself . . . sounds wonderful!

http://thegourmetgrocer.com.au/Black%20Garlic.html

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/black-garlic-is-the-hot-new-ingredient/story-e6frg8wx-1225758133005

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: Kimmyh on December 30, 2012, 09:21:59 am

Very interesting.

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: gertbysea on December 30, 2012, 08:46:05 pm

Where did you see it cookie1?

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2012, 06:13:04 am

Would you believe at my local Woolies?

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: gertbysea on December 31, 2012, 06:20:19 am

Amazing. Will have a look .

Gert

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: Mama Fergie on December 31, 2012, 06:59:45 am

I have never heard of it either Cookie but it sounds intriguing and amazing that Woolies have it  :)
Thanks for info from mr google Jen  :)

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2012, 08:20:58 am

If they still have some this week I may get some and give it a try.

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: achookwoman on December 31, 2012, 08:48:44 am

Saw some at the Queen Vic market in Melb,  about a year ago. I think it was about $100 a K.

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: gertbysea on December 31, 2012, 08:54:21 am

Quote from: achookwoman on December 31, 2012, 08:48:44 am

Saw some at the Queen Vic market in Melb,  about a year ago. I think it was about $100 a K.

That sounds like A challenge  chookie. ;D  ;D

Gert

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2012, 11:52:23 am

This was $7 or so for the pack. Because of unit pricing they had the price per kilo there. It was just over $228. It was that sight that stopped me buying any.  :) :)

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 31, 2012, 12:36:11 pm

I wonder if the latest W booklet has a recipe to use it?

Title: Re: Black Garlic
Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2013, 04:57:22 am

Lateral thinking CP.  It will at least give some ideas hopefully.