what to do with fresh garlic

[murphy99]

Hello

I bought a garlic bulb at waitrose yesterday that was fresh/green? I haven't seen them before as I haven't grown my own garlic and thought they were worth a try.

Does anyone have any suggestions what to do with it? I assume I can use it the same as the dried ones but is there something nice to do with them to get the best out of it being fresh?

Thanks
Helen

[Rhona]

I love wet/green garlic. You're totally correct - can be used the same, but it is nice to really enjoy the mellower flavour.

From my own use, the following spring to mind;

It makes lovely pesto and garlic bread.
It's wonderful with fresh mussels, open them in a glaze of garlic/butter/parsley/white white.
Stuffed into peppers with tomatoes, anchovies, basil and olive oil, then baked.

I'm sure loads more will come to mind...I must get to Waitrose this week!

[murphy99]

Thanks Rhona

I was thinking something down those lines myself... something summery


FYI I found the garlic where they had the special recipe ingredients, didn't see it in the normal veggie place.

[northepaul]

I seem to remember something on River Cottage about it, will look it up and post here if I find it

[smallfrog]

I've been growing garlic since the autumn waiting for the moment so i can try some wet.

Is it ready to be pulled yet??? How will i know. Shall i just pull one up............ and go for it.

I think you can roast them off and eat them whole bit like a whole roast onion. Sure Nigel Slater has something to say about them. A mellower falvour than dried.