Too much garlic?

[JAS_OH1]

Mod.edit: this post and 4 following posts moved from Which fresh herbs do you use the most? to form a new garlicky topic (MG)

True, i use it the least, but when I roast lamb, my house smelos wonderful, and I know it’s not just the garlic.

But I know you aren't using a reeking amount of garlic since your DH doesn't like it much (which I still can't understand).

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

I don’t think theres any such thing as too much garlic.
Edit- so long as we’re talking cooked and not raw garlic.

 

[SoCalZone10]

But I know you aren't using a reeking amount of garlic since your DH doesn't like it much (which I still can't understand).

I have 1 or 2 cloves hiding under the lamb.

 

[JAS_OH1]

I have 1 or 2 cloves hiding under the lamb.

Have you tried roasting garlic and see if that changes his perception?

 

[karadekoolaid]

I don’t think theres any such thing as too much garlic.
Edit- so long as we’re talking cooked and not raw garlic.

Spanish gambas al ajillo (prawns with garlic). If there's not half a kilo of garlic in it, it's not authentic. But it must have parsley sprinkled all over it.

 

[SoCalZone10]

Have you tried roasting garlic and see if that changes his perception?

Yes, I don’t remember what he said, but he can tolerate a small amount, but this is like coriander, it’s genetics, his family didn’t eat garlic when he was growing up.

 

[JAS_OH1]

I don’t think theres any such thing as too much garlic.
Edit- so long as we’re talking cooked and not raw garlic.

Yeah, medtran49 has a story about too much raw garlic.

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

Yeah, medtran49 has a story about too much raw garlic.

@medtran49 lets hear it

 

[karadekoolaid]

Raw garlic is definitely an acquired taste. Turkish/Greek cuisine often combine it with yoghurt; but it's still pretty heavy, and if you breathe on someone, you may need to call 911.

 

[SoCalZone10]

Raw garlic is definitely an acquired taste. Turkish/Greek cuisine often combine it with yoghurt; but it's still pretty heavy, and if you breathe on someone, you may need to call 911.

I think that would disgusting in my book, raw garlic and yogurt. But in California, they have garlic festival every year and they made garlic ice cream, I did go one year and it was not bad.

 

[Morning Glory]

Aioli uses raw garlic, as does many a French vinaigrette. I love it!

 

[Morning Glory]

When you combine raw garlic with oil it forms an emulsion. This alters the flavour profile.

 

[JAS_OH1]

I think that would disgusting in my book, raw garlic and yogurt. But in California, they have garlic festival every year and they made garlic ice cream, I did go one year and it was not bad.

No tzaziki for you?

I tend to use semi-roasted garlic in place of raw garlic regularly. It mellows out the flavor considerably.

 

[karadekoolaid]

tend to use semi-roasted garlic in place of raw garlic regularly. It mellows out the flavor considerably.

Roasting garlic definitely changes the flavour. It becomes sweet and unctuous. A simple bruschetta with tomato and mozzarella gets kicked up at least 2 notches if you slather the bread with roasted garlic.

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

Yep but interestingly zapping it unceremoniously in a microwave has a similar effect.