Garlic

Garlic Allium Sativum) is a species of bulbous flowering plant closely relating to onion, leek, chive, and Chinese onion. It is native to Northeastern Iran as well as Central Asia. For the past thousands of years, it has been a part of human consumption and use. Ancient Egyptians have been using it both in medicine and cooking. Interestingly as of today, China produces almost three-fourth of the world’s production of garlic.   

Taste and Texture of Garlic  

It has a bit tall and erecting flowering stem that grows up to three feet or so. On the other hand, the leaf blade is solid, liner and flat. In Northern Hemisphere, the plant produces pink and purple flowers from July to September, every year. Normally a bulb contains 10 to 20 cloves of identical size and shape. This particular plant is not affected by many diseases and pests. It is said that the plants prevent rabbits and moles.   

However, if we talk about its taste, its taste is very unconventional. One can describe it as a bit spicy in a way but not like the chili peppers or so. It’s unique, it’s different. However, it turns to a sweet taste in cooking.  

Uses and ways of intake  

Garlic is an essential part of many dishes in various regions around the globe like South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America. Typically oils are flavored with garlic. And these oils are then used in almost all categories of meat, bread, vegetable, and pasta.   

In the Middle East, in particular, garlic is present in almost all kinds of food. From fish sauce to lime juice and from shawarma to hummus, garlic is present everywhere. People also like it because of the fact, it can act as an anti-odor agent in food.     

 In short, garlic is widely used in many cuisines around the world, and many regional cuisines.     

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