Black Garlic

'Black is the new garlic' The Feedbag - April 2009

Friend & Burrell is proud to introduce to the Australian culinary scene this year’s “it” ingredient: black garlic. Black garlic is created by ageing raw garlic for a month in a fermenting cellar under high heat using a patented process. This process blackens the garlic and produces a chewy texture. It has a slightly sweet flavour, with hints of licorice, porcini mushroom and aged balsamic vinegar. Invented in South Korea just 5 years ago, black garlic is now used by top chefs world-wide. It can be found in today’s best kitchens including El Bulli in Spain, Aldea and Le Bernardin in New York, Tru in Chicago and Movida and Anada in Melbourne.

This versatile ingredient can be used in many ways, enhancing any dish with its soft and chewy texture. Add to marinades, or slice thinly (as you would black truffles) over salads or seafood, or add to desserts to bring out the sweet flavour of the garlic. Delicious on bruschetta or roasted chicken, the potential is limited to one’s imagination.

• Head of garlic with 6 cloves. Please contact us for the latest prices.