Garlic is an indispensable spice in every family kitchen. In addition to cooking, it is also used to treat diseases, especially during the Covid epidemic. People can use fresh or dried flowers every day. To preserve it for a long time as well as for convenience, many housewives now use dried instead of fresh, so how to make dried garlic, is it good to eat dried?
How to make dried garlic
If garlic is dried whole, it can be preserved for several months in a dry environment, preferably hung over the kitchen smoke, however, only the countryside still uses wood stoves. In the North of Vietnam, in the winter, the humidity is high, so garlic cannot be preserved for long and can easily sprout. Therefore, the solution for housewives who do not have much time to shop and are afraid to peel the skin is to use sliced dried garlic or garlic powder. In particular, dried garlic is used a lot in dried meat dishes such as dried pork with burnt garlic, dried beef with burnt garlic, dried duck with burnt garlic, etc.
To be able to dry garlic completely, after peeling, washing, slicing or separating each clove to dry faster, dry and crispy. If you do it yourself at home, you can slice it, dry it in the strong sun, then dry it again.
Spread the sliced garlic evenly on the drying tray, then put it in the drying chamber and set the drying temperature to about 55-65 degrees Celsius for a heat dryer, or 30-35 degrees Celsius for a cold dryer. Note that we dry at low temperatures so that the valuable compounds in the garlic are not decomposed.
After the garlic is crispy and dry, we proceed to package or grind it into garlic powder. Garlic is stored in glass containers, plastic jars or food nylon bags and will be used for many months.
If you want to do it at home, you can use an air fryer or oven to dry it, but these devices dry at very high temperatures, the essential oils or compounds in garlic are easily decomposed by heat, and the garlic after drying will lose a lot of its aroma, so you should consider before doing it.
Is it good to eat dried garlic? – Benefits of dried garlic
Garlic has many health benefits, garlic contains a large amount of essential oils, minerals, vitamins – these are nutrients that are very good for health. Garlic has the effect of supporting the treatment and improvement of the following diseases:
Improving cardiovascular disease
Dried garlic has the effect of regulating, reducing bad cholesterol, reducing blood pressure. Garlic helps stimulate and produce nitric oxide in the lining of blood vessel walls, thereby helping blood vessels not to dilate. Therefore, regular use of dried garlic helps reduce heart attacks and strokes.
Cancer prevention
According to research, garlic contains compounds that help resist the growth of cancer cells. Regular use of garlic in daily cooking helps reduce the risk of stomach cancer by up to 50% and reduces the risk of rectal cancer by 34% compared to those who do not use garlic
Improve digestion
When using garlic regularly, the stomach will secrete fluids to help limit harmful bacteria and help absorb food better. Thanks to that, beneficial bacteria for the intestines will develop, which is beneficial for the digestive system. Using garlic every day helps reduce symptoms of bloating, nausea, and colitis problems.
Dried garlic helps support effective weight loss
In addition to the above uses, dried garlic also helps regulate and reduce fat in the body. Therefore, people who have a sweet tooth are suitable for using garlic every day. Using garlic in meals helps stabilize your weight.
How to use dried garlic
Crispy dried garlic can be used as a spice in meals, with dried meats, … or use garlic powder to marinate dishes, make pepper, … However, you should not use too much because it is not good for the stomach.
If you are not used to eating garlic, you can soak it in vinegar or wine to make it easier to use. Soaking garlic with honey and sugar also makes garlic easier to eat.
About dosage: If you eat it directly, you should use a small amount of 3-5g equivalent to 3-5 cloves of garlic per day. For the elderly, you should reduce the amount to 1-2g per day.
Dried sliced garlic can be soaked in 45-degree white wine, drink 1-2 glasses of about 25ml per day. This method helps treat sinusitis and flu.
Dried garlic should be stored in a cool, dry place to preserve the characteristic flavor of garlic and prevent bacteria from spoiling garlic.
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