We all know that garlic is chock full of health benefits, but don't chop it though. Oh no, to reap the benefits of garlic you need to crush it. It seems that crushing it conserves its healthy anti-clotting compounds.
Not only that, but you should hold off cooking it for 10 minutes after you have smashed or pressed it. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research in Washington, D.C., leaving the prepared garlic out in the open for 10 minutes allows certain enzymes to kick in and unleash garlic's alleged cancer-fighting prowess.
It is also suggested that you only cook garlic for 3 - 6 minutes. Sounds like we all might have to alter some recipes a bit to save those garlic compounds.
Fit's Tip: I suggest starting with prepping the garlic when you are cooking. Peel and smash all the cloves you are going to use first, then prep the rest of your ingredients.
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I love my garlic, thanks for the tips!
1me too! I could not live with out garlic!
2I'm a HUGE FAN of garlic, thanks for the tips
3I store my fresh garlic in a "garlic keeper" (a container with holes on the sides for proper ventilation) on my counter. It keeps garlic fresher and is more flavorful than keeping in in the refrigerator.
4I LOVE garlic! I knew about crushing as that releases the oils and makes for more flavorful food, but I was unaware of the 10 minute rule. Thanks!
5I love garlic, too! Thanks for these tips!
6A lot of the food i cook uses garlic.
7so for the past couple of years, ive
been growing my own garlic. natural
is definitely the best w/more flavor!
good tip- i like the way it tastes when crushed better anyway!
8i had no idea!
with all these posts about food i'm getting hungry! this is why i avoid yum sugar in the middle of the day!
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