Aromatics · Fresh

Garlic

Also called garlic cloves, garlic bulb, knoflook, lahsun

Bulb of pungent cloves that turns sweet and nutty when cooked. One of the most widely used aromatics in almost every cuisine.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodGarlic powder

    No fresh pungency or texture; about 1/8 tsp per clove, added with liquids. (use 0.1× the amount)

  • Adds ginger; fine in curries and marinades.

  • T2 · GoodWild garlic

    Leafy and milder; chop and add late. (use 2× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchAsafoetida

    A tiny pinch gives a garlicky-oniony depth in Indian cooking; no fresh bite. (use 0.05× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchGarlic salt

    Mostly salt; cut other salt sharply. (use 0.2× the amount)

Cook with Garlic

★ Approved
Main · SICHUAN · CHINA — 35 MIN

Mapo Tofu

Total35 min
★ Approved
Soup · KOREAN · KOREA — 35 MIN

Sundubu Jjigae

Total35 min
Main · MALAYSIAN · MALAYSIA — 270 MIN

Beef Rendang

Total270 min
Main · FILIPINO · PHILIPPINES — 60 MIN

Bicol Express

Total60 min
Main · MALAYSIAN · MALAYSIA — 30 MIN

Char Kway Teow

Total30 min
Side · INDIAN · INDIA — 50 MIN

Dal Tadka

Total50 min
Main · 180 MIN

Doro Wat

Total180 min
Salad · INDONESIAN · INDONESIA — 55 MIN

Gado-Gado

Total55 min
Main · PERUVIAN · PERU — 45 MIN

Lomo Saltado

Total45 min
Side · INDIAN · INDIA — 65 MIN

Misir Wot

Total65 min
Snack · LEBANESE · LEBANON — 50 MIN

Muhammara

Total50 min
Side · MEXICAN · MEXICO — 30 MIN

Salsa Macha

Total30 min
Soup · INDONESIAN · INDONESIA — 150 MIN

Soto Betawi

Total150 min