Ever wondered how to make deliciously crunchy, aromatic, and golden Toasted Garlic Bits? Wonder no more! This simple tutorial will show you how to toast garlic and use it in your favorite recipes.
Toasted Garlic is one of the condiments I use heavily in my home cooking. It’s a great way to add deep flavor, aroma, and texture to your Filipino dishes. So keep a jar-full handy to sprinkle an extra boost of yum on almost anything, from soups to dumplings!
- Arroz Caldo– top a piping hot bowl of rice soup with toasted garlic for an extra layer of yum
- Pancit palabok-add toasted garlic to the wide array of toppings and expect a fiesta in your mouth
- Pork Adobo-this is one dish that can’t have too much of garlic!
What you need
- Garlic– an essential ingredient in any cuisine. It can be used raw in salads and sauces, it can be sautéed, roasted, fried, or toasted. Aside from being a tasty, versatile ingredient, this aromatic is highly nutritious and said to have medicinal properties.
- Canola oil– has a neutral taste and can be heated to a variety of temperatures, which makes it a favorite cooking oil to many. Corn, vegetable, or safflower oil are also good to use in the recipe.
How to store
Store toasted garlic in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place for up to one week.
