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| Topic Started: Sep 13 2015, 04:10 AM (265 Views) | |
| Durgan | Sep 13 2015, 04:10 AM Post #1 |
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http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2007-06-26/features/0706220554_1_garlic-health-benefits-allicin Let garlic sit a spell Cooks who appreciate the health benefits of garlic in addition to the exquisite taste should heed this latest advice from the American Institute for Cancer Research: After chopping or crushing garlic, let it sit for at least 10 minutes. That's how long it takes for the disturbed material to form the compound allicin, a powerful anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent. Once that occurs, it begins the process of converting the allicin into anti-cancer compounds such as diallyl sulfide, diallyl disulfide and diallyl trisulfide. But if the cook tosses the garlic into a heated pot before the process begins, say goodbye to the health benefits. Given the 10-minute head start, however, garlic retains 70 percent of its anti-cancer qualities even after heating, according to the institute. "When making any recipe that includes garlic, chopping or crushing it belongs at the very start of meal prep," said institute nutrition adviser Karen Collins. "Before you preheat the oven, before you start peeling or chopping any other ingredient, start with the garlic, and set it aside." And if roasting whole garlic, Collins added, "cut the top off the bulb," which is enough to start the chemical reaction, "and let it sit for a bit before placing in the oven." http://www.durgan.org/2015/August%202015/23%20August%202015%20Mortar%20and%20Pestle/HTML/index.htm 23 August 2015 Mortar and Pestle Garlic prior for use should be crushed and allowed to sit for at least 10 minutes or longer. Crushing, or pressing garlic and allowing it to sit for ~10 minutes provides enough time for the alliinase and alliin,released from the process,to interact and form allicin,the beneficial product. My method of crushing is to utilize a tortilla press for the initial crush, then hone the process in a mortar and pestle. This method can easily be adapted to processing large quantities of garlic or down to a single clove. The method is efficient and easy to implement, and clean up is simple. |
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| Darcie | Sep 13 2015, 04:15 AM Post #2 |
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Never knew this before, thanks. |
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| Trotsky | Sep 14 2015, 02:20 AM Post #3 |
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I usually slice a clove into slices less than a mm in thickness. I like to SEE the garlic in a dish and almost see THROUGH it. Otherwise, I use the jarred "chopped garlic"<Lazy, lazy I know> and save myself a lot of time and smelly fingers. I presume the stuff in a jar has sat long enough to complete any allyl reactions. If I spot a ceramic mortar and pestle at a flea market, I'll grab it. I have passed up several WOODEN models but wood absorbs oils too readily and eventually becomes unhygienic. I have a terrific garlic press but I seem rarely to use it. Edited by Trotsky, Sep 14 2015, 02:24 AM.
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| goldengal | Sep 14 2015, 03:37 AM Post #4 |
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Have always let my garlic sit for 5-10 minutes after slicing or crushing. Why? Because my estranged SIL who I do have to say is a great chef, and considers himself an 'artiste" when it comes to cooking (just ask him lol) had told me , and I have never forgotten. Take care, Pat |
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| Trotsky | Sep 14 2015, 03:53 AM Post #5 |
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SIL, himself????? You mean brother in law? or transsexual? Or SIL's husband, aka your brother? One of my next meals will be Linguini Aglia e Olio and I will let the sliced garlic sit for 10 minutes after slicing. Posted Image Edited by Trotsky, Sep 14 2015, 04:01 AM.
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| goldengal | Sep 14 2015, 04:03 AM Post #6 |
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Mistress, House of Dogs
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My son in law who is the great chef is my daughter's estranged husband. At one time he was like one of my kids. Take care, Pat Edited by goldengal, Sep 14 2015, 10:10 AM.
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| Dana | Sep 14 2015, 04:44 AM Post #7 |
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WWS Hummingbird Guru & Wildlife photographer extrordinaire
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"smelly fingers" from garlic is easily cured by touching the knife or other metal object while immersed in water or under water running from the tap Hard to believe but it really works. |
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| erka | Sep 14 2015, 02:42 PM Post #8 |
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I was given a "rub-away" bar a while ago - it looks nice by the kitchen sink but a stainless steel knife or even the stainless steel sink would work just as well. http://www.crateandbarrel.com/rub-away-bar/s668664 |
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| Dana | Sep 14 2015, 03:46 PM Post #9 |
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WWS Hummingbird Guru & Wildlife photographer extrordinaire
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Other odours too? Nice! |
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| Trotsky | Sep 15 2015, 02:18 AM Post #10 |
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Big City Boy
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Ohhhm I mistook "SIL" for sister-in-law in stead of son-in law ergo the gender mixup. |
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