The first thing you need to learn about garlic in that it tastes different depending on the way it’s processed and prepared. Therefore, organic garlic powder isn’t a 100% suitable substitute for raw or dried garlic cloves in some recipes. However, this product can be included into any product to give it this unique and mouthwatering aroma.
The only recipes where powdered or granulated garlic can’t be used as a full substitute are those that call for the actual cloves. For example, you can’t make roasted or pickled garlic with powder.
Cooking with Food To Live Organic Garlic is extremely easy. In general, any garlic and herb seasoning goes well with the majority of salads, meats, legumes, and can even be used as a dip for bread. You can tweak the taste by changing herb and spice mixes. For example, try making some chili garlic sauce if you want to your dish to be extremely hot and flavorful.
A simple garlic butter spread can turn your sandwich into a special meal. If you make it yourself, you’ll be able to control the intensity of the flavor and provide it suits your personal taste perfectly.
Minced garlic, dried or otherwise, is a universal ingredient for any savory dish. It’s a definite ‘must-have’ for a chili, curry, or a vegan stew. Although, you shouldn’t forget that the flavor might be more potent when you use powdered or granulated garlic. When substituting, use 1/8 teaspoon organic garlic powder per 1 clove.
Making some spicy garlic oil will allow you to enhance the taste of your breads. Covering the dough with this simple seasoning before baking will also provide that your kitchen fills with a mouthwatering aroma while you wait for the delicious hot bread. As garlic is a staple product for the majority of European and Asian cuisines, each nation has their own special recipe for garlic bread.
100% Vegan & Gluten-Free Organic Garlic Bread Recipe
Ingredients for dough:
- 2 cups gluten-free flour (try mixing 6 cups of rice flour with 2 cups potato starch and ½ cup each corn and tapioca starch)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ cups sparkling water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
Ingredients for garlic oil:
- 1 teaspoon organic garlic powder (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon chili pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
- Mix the garlic oil ingredients first and set it aside while you start working on the bread. You can pre-heat the oven to 450F at the same time.
- Sift together all dry ingredients for the dough. Then, gradually add sparkling water, honey, and oil while mixing thoroughly.
- Pour the batter onto an oiled baking sheet and flatten it out with a spatula.
- Cover the dough with oil. Use a brush to provide smooth and even covering.
- Have fun poking tiny indents into the dough with your finger. They should be about 1 inch apart.
- Bake your garlic bread for about 20 minutes and be sure to rotate it midway so that it bakes through evenly. The focaccia is ready when it turns beautifully golden.
Always allow focaccia to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving, but it tastes best while still fresh and warm. Serve it with pesto sauce or plain olive oil for dipping.
How to Store Organic Garlic Powder for Maximum Shelf Life One of the reasons why garlic is such an amazing food is that it keeps for a very long time. It’s one of the most economic spices and doesn’t require any special care or even an airtight container. Fresh garlic can keep for 3-6 months on the counter, but only if it’s whole as cloves (unpeeled) last for 2 months max.
Please note that fresh chopped or minced garlic can last only about a week in the fridge or up to a week if kept in a jar with olive oil. However, its nutritional value diminishes greatly and all the chemicals that make it so good for you evaporate within the first few hours.
Always keep your garlic bulbs, cloves, or powder dry as moisture ruins the latter and can cause plants to go moldy.
Store your Food To Live Organic Garlic in an airtight container away from foods that can absorb its aroma.