Caramelized Garlic And Garlic Oil Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the thyme, shallots, garlic and all the varieties of onions. Saute, stirring constantly. (Onions absorb oil quickly, so add more if necessary.) Continue to cook until the vegetables are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
• In a medium bowl, add the yogurt and cream cheese and stir together. Add in the onions, scallions and chives. Stir well to combine.

GARLIC OIL

Steps:

• Crush garlic cloves with the back of a knife on a flat surface; remove peel. Pour olive oil in a jar and add garlic cloves. Cover and refrigerate until flavors blend, 2 to 5 days.

CARAMELIZED GARLIC

Steps:

• Blanch garlic cloves in boiling salted water about 2 minutes. Remove and place in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. Remove cloves from water and drain on paper towels.
• Place the sugar and butter in a small heavy skillet and add 2 tablespoons of wine. Place the pan over medium heat. Cook until the mixture turns a golden color tipping the pan and swirling the mixture to insure even cooking. Add the water 1 tablespoon at a time, swirling the pan to incorporate the liquid. Add the garlic and cook until well coated and the garlic is soft but still retains its shape about 5 minutes.

CARAMELIZED GARLIC AND GARLIC OIL

Steps:

• Arrange the garlic cloves in a frying pan large enough to accomodate them in a single layer.
• Pour in the olive oil to cover the cloves, about 1 inch of oil.
• Place over medium heat and cook for 10 to 15 minute Stir from time to time.
• Garlic is done when it turns a beautiful golden brown.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• Using a slotted spoon, place the cloves in a bowl to cool. Return any oil that collects at the bottom to the frying pan.
• Once the garlic and oil have cooled, package the cloves in snack size freezer bags of 20 to 25 cloves.
• Freeze any bags that won't be used in 3 days.
• Transfer the garlic oil to a plastic container, cover and refrigerate. It will keep for several months.
• Makes 150 cloves and 1 cup oil.
• NOTE: You can make a smaller batch by simply adding the desired garlic to a frying pan and covering it with 1 inch oil.

CRISPY GARLIC AND GARLIC OIL

Steps:

• Slice the garlic cloves very thin.
• Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes, until the garlic is golden brown.
• Drain well, reserving the oil. Spread the garlic slices on paper towels to dry. Store in an airtight container, where they will keep for months, and reserve the oil for cooking.