Check out our guide to black garlic, including where to buy it and plenty of recipe inspiration, then read about black rice, mirin and panko breadcrumbs.
What is black garlic?
Black garlic is regular garlic that has been gently heated over time until the cloves darken and gently caramelise, eventually becoming dark, soft and sweet. It's much mellower than raw garlic, with complex umami flavours.
Where to buy black garlic
Organic Black Garlic, £4.30/1 bulb, Abel and Cole
Delivered as a whole bulb, this Spanish black garlic can be stored at room temperature, then kept in the fridge for up to 1 month once opened.
The Original Black Garlic Sweet and Savoury Paste, £6.50/100g, Amazon
This black garlic spread is perfect for using in cooking.
The Garlic Farm Black Garlic, £5.05/50g, Ocado
A pot of ready-peeled black garlic cloves, ready to use in your recipes.
Black garlic recipe
Add an umami depth of flavour to the marinade for these fish tacos with black garlic. Once fried, pile the cod goujons into tortilla wraps with zingy red cabbage for a crowd-pleasing feast.
