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Garlic

Trouble digesting garlie? Remove the cloves from the pan after you’ve browned them in oil.

Origin

Originating in central Asia, garlic is from the Amaryllidaceae family. All throughout its history, it has been known and loved for its curative properties — especially as an antibiotic and anti-parasite. It quickly spread throughout the Mediterranean region, and was widely used by the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. Using garlic in food then progressively decreased among the nobility due to its strong odor. However, it’s still widely used today in cuisines throughout the world to give flavor to many traditional dishes.

Cook It

Not only does it have extraordinary therapeutical properties, garlic is a fantastic ingredient to add to many recipes: from dressings such as pesto, sauces such as tzatziki and alioli. It can be found fresh, dry, pickled, in powder or in flakes. It can be rubbed on toasted bread, and it gives the slice an incredibly rich flavor; it can also be baked whole in the oven and then spread on bread. The most famous Italian recipes which contain garlic are: bagnacauda (a typical dish from the Piedmont region whose main ingredients are milk, garlic and anchovies) and “spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino” which literally means spaghetti sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil and chilies.

Did You Know That?

Garlic is an incredible antibiotic. It also helps control blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular disease. It acts as an antimicrobial, and boosts the immune system. Some of the most noteworthy types include the giant garlic from the Val di Chiana in Italy, and black garlic from Korea.

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