The homeland of garlic is Asia, but this vegetable is widely used in many countries of the world. They began to grow it even before our era, there are references to it in the ancient books of China and India, in Russia they learned about it in the 18th century.
In cooking, not only the bulb is used, but all parts of the plant: leaves, inflorescences and arrows. Garlic is consumed fresh, pickled, fried, dried, salted and even made into garlic flakes and flour.
This plant can not only improve the taste of the dish, but also benefit the body. Scientists have proven that it contains allicin, garlic is able to act on the body like penicillin. Regular consumption of this vegetable will help lower blood pressure and prevent blood clots. In folk medicine, garlic is used to prevent strokes and heart attacks. Thanks to this vegetable, it will be possible to normalize the work of the intestines and secretory functions of the stomach, it is useful for atherosclerosis and hypertension.
But it is important to remember that the use of garlic is contraindicated for stomach ulcers, anemia, kidney disease, gastritis and epilepsy. It should be abandoned by those who follow a diet, as the vegetable improves appetite.
In our country, garlic is very popular. This spicy vegetable is indispensable in salads, meat and fish dishes, marinades, soups, sauces, jellied meat, seafood, etc. But you need to add it 1-2 minutes before the dish is fully cooked so that the garlic does not lose its aroma.
This vegetable can be used not only fresh, but also pickled. This garlic becomes softer and tastier.
To marinate a vegetable, it is placed in sterilized jars along with allspice, bay leaves, cinnamon and cloves and poured with marinade, and vinegar essence is added last. To prepare the marinade, you will need sugar, water and salt to taste.
Garlic can also be fried in vegetable oil. In this form, the vegetable is useful for cleansing the body of toxins. It is no longer as hot, but many of the beneficial properties are preserved. Garlic can be baked in the oven by sprinkling it with corn oil beforehand. And to boil it, you need olive oil, cloves, rosemary, bay leaves, sea salt and black peppercorns. All ingredients are placed in a saucepan and cooked over low heat for 15 minutes. The cooked product can be stored in the refrigerator. But it is important to remember about contraindications: boiled garlic should not be eaten with gastritis and stomach ulcers.
