Taste Profile

Primary Flavor pungent
Intensity strong
Flavor Notes
spicysavorysweet when roasted
Pairs Well With
olive oilbutterlemonparsleychili

Cooking Behavior

Garlic burns easily and turns bitter above 170°C. Slicing produces a milder flavor than mincing; mincing releases more allicin, the compound responsible for the sharp taste. Letting minced garlic rest 10 minutes before cooking maximizes flavor.

Best Techniques

Common Mistakes

  • Burning in too-hot oil
  • Adding at the same time as onions (garlic cooks faster)
  • Using a garlic press without cleaning it

Recipes Using garlic