28/07/2025
IF YOU'VE EVER found yourself tossing out sprouting garlic or scrambling to find a clove, there's a better way to get that garlic flavour you crave... 🤔
MAKE YOUR OWN garlic powder! It's easier than you think, and the result is a rich, punchy seasoning that blows the store-bought stuff out of the water. 😃
TO MAKE GARLIC POWDER at home, start by peeling your garlic cloves and slicing them into thin, even pieces. Thinner slices will dry faster and more evenly, which is key to avoiding bitterness. Spread them out in a single layer on a dehydrator tray or baking sheet. 🧄
IF YOU'RE USING an oven, keep the temp low at around 60 - 65°C, and expect the drying process to take several hours. You'll know they're ready when the pieces snap cleanly and feel dry all the way through. 🌡️
ONCE YOUR CLOVES are completely dry, grind the garlic using a spice grinder, high-speed blender, or even a mortar and pestle. You can also sift the powder if you want a finer texture. ☑️
WHEN COMPLETE, transfer your homemade garlic powder to an airtight container. Stored in a cool, dark cabinet, homemade garlic powder can stay fresh for up to a year, but its peak flavour usually lasts for about 6 to 8 months. 🙌
TO PREVENT CLUMPING, keep in an airtight container and place a few grains of rice in the spice container. When using your garlic powder, do not sprinkle directly from container to steaming pot. Store in the freezer. ❄️
Source: www.tastingtable.com
