Garlic

[PotterWatch]

Can I use garlic straight out of the ground? I started to make some salsa tonight and found that I only have one little clove left. I have some garlic in the ground that is nearly ready to pull, but I'm wondering if I can pull some tonight and use it without letting it dry at all.

 

[Hattie the Hen]

Hi PotterWatch,

Yes you can use it fresh, straight from the ground -- in fact it is a speciality here in Europe --it costs a lot more & is eagerly awaited. It has a stronger fresher taste (I would use slightly less as it is more pungent) which I love so I sometimes stagger my planting schedule so I can have a succession of the fresh stuff. I also use the green stems in dishes.


Have a good weekend! :happy_flower



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[PotterWatch]

Thanks!!!

 

[Hattie the Hen]

You are very welcome !

I thought you might be interested in these recipes. I was a bit surprised at the first chef saying the fresh was less pungent -- not my experience but maybe mine are the exception......?


http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/recipes/pickled-newseason-garlic-491824.html

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-s...-garlic-goats-curd-and-radicchio-1919274.html

http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/635334

http://doriegreenspan.com/2009/06/i-seem-to-be-on.html ***

***'scapes' are the green part of the garlic stem....they are curly or corkscrewed. You must try them.


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