Methods for preserving garlic
Garlic can be considered a common seasoning in my country, which has disinfecting and antibacterial properties. Eating it in moderation is beneficial for the body. However, the taste of garlic is not acceptable to everyone. But, if you learn the method of pickling garlic, you can effectively solve this problem, for example, using sugar.Vinegar After pickling, the original unique aroma of garlic is significantly reduced.
Method of pickling garlic in sugar and vinegar
The method of pickling in sugar and vinegar can effectively reduce the garlic taste and also allows for long-term storage of garlic.
Ingredients Preparation
500g garlic, 80g sugar, 100ml vinegar, 50g salt, 100ml old rice wine.
Steps
1. Peel and wash the garlic, then marinate in salt for 12 hours, and discard the marinated water;
2. Heat old rice wine and vinegar with sugar in a pot, cool and use as needed;
3. Place the marinated garlic in a clean container and pour in the cooled sugar and vinegar mixture, and let it soak for half a month.
Tips
The container must be disinfected and dried before eating.
Traditional method of pickling garlic in sugar and vinegar
When pickling garlic, add a small amount of five-spice powder, which will make the resulting garlic taste even better.
Ingredients preparation
1 kilogram of garlic, 100 grams of salt, 70 grams of vinegar, appropriate amount of red sugar, appropriate amount of five-spice powder.
Steps
1. Peel and wash the garlic, drain the water, and set aside;
2. Mix salt and garlic in a container and marinate for 15 days;
3. After marinating, place it on a cloth to dry, turning it over once a day, until it dries to about 70% of its original weight;
4. Place the garlic in a jar, press it tightly, and pour in a mixture of sugar, vinegar, and five-spice powder, then seal the jar;
5. Soak for 2 months and eat.
Tips
When making sugar and vinegar liquid, heat the vinegar to 80 degrees, add sugar to melt, then add five-spice powder and mix.
Soy sauce Method of pickling garlic
Ingredients preparation
5 kilograms of garlic, 1 kilogram of salt White sugar 5 kilograms, appropriate amount of vinegar, 500 grams of soy sauce, appropriate amount of five-spice powder.
Steps
1. Peel and soak the garlic in water, change the water every day, soak for 5 days;
2. Mix garlic and salt, marinate for 3 days, then remove the garlic and drain the water;
3. Mix 500 grams of salt, white sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and five-spice powder with appropriate amount of cold white liquor, and mix well;
4. Place the garlic in a jar, pour in the prepared liquid, stir well, and it can be eaten after one week.
Tips
The amount of soy sauce, salt, vinegar, and five-spice powder can be adjusted at will.
Nutritional benefits of garlic in sugar and vinegar
Garlic has disinfecting and antibacterial properties, which everyone knows. In addition, studies have found that the substances in garlic have the effects of enhancing the body's immune ability, anti-cancer and anti-tumor. In addition, garlic can treat sexual dysfunction, anti-aging, and anti-fatigue, and lower blood cholesterol and blood sugar. Furthermore, garlic can also regulate insulin, which is helpful for people with diabetes, and has a preventive effect on arthritis.
