Fermented garlic is a delight: it develops a sweet and subtle flavor, much more delicate than the raw version. Recipe taken from book The magic of fermented foods.
Ingredients for a 500 mL jar (3% brine)
- 300 g fresh garlic cloves
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
- 250 mL of filtered water
- 7.5 g of non-iodized salt
Preparation
Prepare the brine: dissolve the salt in the filtered water. Reserve.
Separate the pods.
Place them in a jar with the sprig of fresh rosemary.
Cover the garlic with brine up to 2 cm under the lid.
Lightly pack the garlic cloves to eliminate air bubbles.
Close, label the jar and leave to ferment for at least 1 month.
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Bulhão Pato Clams
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Tomato and bread soup
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Cod mussels and aioli
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Historical
- on 02/12/2026
