My Grandmother Always Boils Garlic

Ingredients

  • 1 whole garlic bulb (or as many as you’d like)
  • 2 cups water
  • Optional: a pinch of salt, honey, or lemon

Instructions

  1. Peel the outer layers off the garlic bulb, leaving the individual cloves in their skins.
  2. Bring the water to a boil in a small pot.
  3. Add the whole garlic bulb (or separated cloves) to the boiling water.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10–15 minutes, until the garlic becomes soft and the aroma is released.
  5. Remove the garlic from the water. You can squeeze the soft cloves out of their skins and eat them directly, mash them into soups, or spread on bread.
  6. (Optional) Add a bit of honey or lemon to the garlic water and drink it as a warm, soothing tea — it’s believed to help with immunity and digestion!

Tip: Boiled garlic is milder, easier to digest, and many people use it for its potential health benefits, like boosting immunity or soothing a cold.


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