Garlic has been known since ages, for its innumerable health benefits. It lowers cholesterol, reduces the risk of heart diseases, lowers blood pressure and fights off common cold. It is also used to add special flavor in many food items and dishes. Garlic tastes all the more fabulous when it is roasted and can be eaten with a number of other dishes. It can be roasted easily at home and can be used to dress your favorite salad. So here is the mantra for roasting garlic and make sure you use these tips to roast garlic.
You Need:
- 1 Garlic Head
- 1 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
- Foil Paper
- Freshly Cracked Pepper (acc. to taste)
- Kosher Salt (acc. to taste)
Instructions
- Take a garlic head and make sure it is clean. Peel off the papery layer and trim the ends with a knife. At the same time, pre-heat your microwave grill at medium-high heat.
- Place the garlic head on a sheet of foil paper and sprinkle some amount of olive oil and some balsamic vinegar. Season it with some salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Make sure you double wrap the garlic in the foil paper so that it doesn’t burn while it is being roasted. It should have the aroma of roasted garlic and not one of burnt garlic.
- Now reduce the heat in the microwave to medium and place the foil packet that has the garlic, inside the microwave. Place it in the indirect heat for 40-45 minutes and roast.
- Allow it to cool down and take it out after 45 minutes. It should have a pulpy texture and should be soft enough to mash. You may separate the cloves and then mash. Use it to dress salads or simply spread over bread with some cheese.
