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Black Garlic
« 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.
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Re: Black Garlic
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2012, 08:02:30 am »
What is black garlic? Have never heard of it.

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Re: Black Garlic
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Black Garlic
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2012, 09:21:59 am »
Very interesting.

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Re: Black Garlic
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2012, 08:46:05 pm »
Where did you see it cookie1?
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Re: Black Garlic
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2012, 06:13:04 am »
Would you believe at my local Woolies?
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Re: Black Garlic
« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2012, 06:20:19 am »
Amazing. Will have a look .

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Re: Black Garlic
« Reply #8 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  :)

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Re: Black Garlic
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2012, 08:20:58 am »
If they still have some this week I may get some and give it a try.
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Re: Black Garlic
« Reply #10 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.

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Re: Black Garlic
« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2012, 08:54:21 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

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Re: Black Garlic
« Reply #12 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.  :) :)
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Re: Black Garlic
« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2012, 12:36:11 pm »
I wonder if the latest W booklet has a recipe to use it?
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Re: Black Garlic
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2013, 04:57:22 am »
Lateral thinking CP.  It will at least give some ideas hopefully.
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