Thread: GARLIC

On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:39:17 -0700, "<RJ>" <[email protected]> wrote:

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>I use powdered garlic instead of "fresh".
>
>But, I'm never sure of how much to substitute.
>
>Is there a rule of thumb ? like;
>"1 clove of garlic = 1/2 tsp of garlic powder" ??
>
What are you trying to make? http://www.foodsubs.com/Garlic.html

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"<RJ>" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I use powdered garlic instead of "fresh".
>

Stop that. Ick.

On Oct 29, 1:39*am, "<RJ>" <baran...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I use powdered garlic instead of "fresh".

Nothing wrong with that, but it's just not the same for
recipes in which the garlic is eaten raw. Kind of
limits your repertoire.

Cindy Hamilton

> But, I'm never sure of how much to substitute.
>
> Is there a rule of thumb ? like;
> "1 clove of garlic = 1/2 tsp of garlic powder" ??

"<RJ>" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]..
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| I use powdered garlic instead of "fresh".
|
| But, I'm never sure of how much to substitute.
|
| Is there a rule of thumb ? like;
| "1 clove of garlic = 1/2 tsp of garlic powder" ??

Lawry's Garlic Powder says 1/4 teaspoon = 1 medium
clove.

I've been using the Lawry's since I accidentally bought
a bottle just after I got my Penzey's shipment, compared
the two and decided that Lawry's is significantly better
than Penzey's. YMMV of course.

pavane

<RJ> wrote:
> I use powdered garlic instead of "fresh".
>
> But, I'm never sure of how much to substitute.
>
> Is there a rule of thumb ? like;
> "1 clove of garlic = 1/2 tsp of garlic powder" ??

There are uses for garlic powder but it just isn't the same as fresh. It
can be added to some things and will be just fine, but there are some
things for which it is totally inappropriate. For instance, it will
never work as a substitute for sauteed garlic.

"<RJ>" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>I use powdered garlic instead of "fresh".
>
>But, I'm never sure of how much to substitute.
>
>Is there a rule of thumb ? like;
>"1 clove of garlic = 1/2 tsp of garlic powder" ??
>
http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penze...eysgarlic.html

On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:54:04 -0700, sf wrote:

> On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:39:17 -0700, "<RJ>" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>>I use powdered garlic instead of "fresh".
>>
>>But, I'm never sure of how much to substitute.
>>
>>Is there a rule of thumb ? like;
>>"1 clove of garlic = 1/2 tsp of garlic powder" ??
>>
> What are you trying to make? http://www.foodsubs.com/Garlic.html

frankly, i see so many recipes with garlic powder (which i don't use) that
a reverse substitution would be more valuable. i guess this will do.

your pal,
blake

On Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:47:12 -0400, Dave Smith
<[email protected]> wrote:

>For instance, it will never work as a substitute for sauteed garlic.

and makes terrible roasted garlic!




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"blake murphy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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| On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:54:04 -0700, sf wrote:
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| > On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:39:17 -0700, "<RJ>" <[email protected]> wrote:
| >
| >>
| >>I use powdered garlic instead of "fresh".
| >>
| >>But, I'm never sure of how much to substitute.
| >>
| >>Is there a rule of thumb ? like;
| >>"1 clove of garlic = 1/2 tsp of garlic powder" ??
| >>
| > What are you trying to make? http://www.foodsubs.com/Garlic.html
|
| frankly, i see so many recipes with garlic powder (which i don't use) that
| a reverse substitution would be more valuable. i guess this will do.
|
| your pal,
| blake

Well hell then, 1 medium garlic clove = 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
Geez Louise, is our work *never* done??

pavane

On Oct 28, 10:59 pm, "cybercat" <cyberpu...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> "<RJ>" <baran...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> news:[email protected]..
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>
>
> > I use powdered garlic instead of "fresh".
>
> Stop that. Ick

But some times of the year, the only bulb garlic you can buy has a
harsh off-taste that overpowers any dish you're trying to make. While
not ideal, powdered garlic saves that dish.

On Oct 29, 5:47 am, Dave Smith <adavid.sm...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> There are uses for garlic powder but it just isn't the same as fresh. It
> can be added to some things and will be just fine, but there are some
> things for which it is totally inappropriate. For instance, it will
> never work as a substitute for sauteed garlic.

I often flavor the oil with a crushed clove of garlic before I stir
fry, removing the garlic after it's infused its flavor into the oil
but before it burns. A useful method not possible with garlic
powder. -aem

"spamtrap1888" <[email protected]> wrote
> But some times of the year, the only bulb garlic you can buy has a
> harsh off-taste that overpowers any dish you're trying to make. While
> not ideal, powdered garlic saves that dish.

My garlic tastes the same year round.

"cybercat" wrote
"<RJ>" wrote

>> I use powdered garlic instead of "fresh".

> Stop that. Ick.

Hehehe you got me giggling.

Seriously though, there are times when powdered is more useful. I like to
make garlic breads in the breadmaker machine. Powdered is a better choice
there for an even spread. I'll usually also add 1 clove fresh and minced as
fine as I can manage.

For people who don't use garlic very often, or in small amounts, a bulb will
go bad before they get full use of it. Not in *my* house mind you but then
we use more than probably most do.

"Dave Smith" wrote
> <RJ> wrote:

>> I use powdered garlic instead of "fresh".
>> But, I'm never sure of how much to substitute.

> There are uses for garlic powder but it just isn't the same as fresh. It
> can be added to some things and will be just fine, but there are some
> things for which it is totally inappropriate. For instance, it will never
> work as a substitute for sauteed garlic.

Good point. Here's another one, crockpots. Although you can use powdered,
it tends to really 'go away'. Definately one of the 'spice it twice' items
where you add more of it near the end of cooking. Conversely, fresh garlic
will mellow out and be much like a roasted garlic butter. I almost always
double the amount called for in a crockpot recipe unless by eye I can see
they adjusted correctly.

Many crockpot recipes are not actually adapted correctly to the cooking
difference of the device. I stew you'd make in about 1 hour on the stove
top, doesnt just dump in unedited for crockpot use. While some spices stay
the same, others need to be adapted. Water/stock amounts will need to be
adjusted.

In article <cUlGm.16572$[email protected]>,
"cshenk" <[email protected]> wrote:

> "cybercat" wrote
> "<RJ>" wrote
>
> >> I use powdered garlic instead of "fresh".
>
> > Stop that. Ick.
>
> Hehehe you got me giggling.
>
> Seriously though, there are times when powdered is more useful. I like to
> make garlic breads in the breadmaker machine. Powdered is a better choice
> there for an even spread. I'll usually also add 1 clove fresh and minced as
> fine as I can manage.
>
> For people who don't use garlic very often, or in small amounts, a bulb will
> go bad before they get full use of it. Not in *my* house mind you but then
> we use more than probably most do.

I generally use mostly powdered garlic so only purchase a head of it
when I have a meal planned that'll use it. I actually have a couple in
the onion basket right now as I have some frozen cooked pasta. Leftovers
from a potluck at work. I plan to make a seafood sauce with shrimp
stock and clams for it, heavy on the garlic. I'll use the entire head
for that recipe...

I'll have to actually reduce the stock this time as I'm not making rice
with it like I usually do.

The pasta is for dad. I'll serve it over scrambled eggs for myself.
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On Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:25:20 -0600, "Gregory Morrow"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>cybercat wrote:
>
>> "spamtrap1888" <[email protected]> wrote
>>> But some times of the year, the only bulb garlic you can buy has a
>>> harsh off-taste that overpowers any dish you're trying to make. While
>>> not ideal, powdered garlic saves that dish.
>>
>> My garlic tastes the same year round.
>
>
>So does yer pussy...

This post belongs in the canned tuna thread.

Lou

cybercat wrote:

> "spamtrap1888" <[email protected]> wrote
>> But some times of the year, the only bulb garlic you can buy has a
>> harsh off-taste that overpowers any dish you're trying to make. While
>> not ideal, powdered garlic saves that dish.
>
> My garlic tastes the same year round.


So does yer pussy...


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Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:25:20 -0600, "Gregory Morrow"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> cybercat wrote:
>>
>>> "spamtrap1888" <[email protected]> wrote
>>>> But some times of the year, the only bulb garlic you can buy has a
>>>> harsh off-taste that overpowers any dish you're trying to make.
>>>> While not ideal, powdered garlic saves that dish.
>>>
>>> My garlic tastes the same year round.
>>
>>
>> So does yer pussy...
>
> This post belongs in the canned tuna thread.


Lol...

[Try as I might, I cannot resist the occasional jab at the cybercat...]

:-)


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"Gregory Morrow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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| Lou Decruss wrote:
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| > On Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:25:20 -0600, "Gregory Morrow"
| > <[email protected]> wrote:
| >
| >> cybercat wrote:
| >>
| >>> "spamtrap1888" <[email protected]> wrote
| >>>> But some times of the year, the only bulb garlic you can buy has a
| >>>> harsh off-taste that overpowers any dish you're trying to make.
| >>>> While not ideal, powdered garlic saves that dish.
| >>>
| >>> My garlic tastes the same year round.
| >>
| >>
| >> So does yer pussy...
| >
| > This post belongs in the canned tuna thread.
|
|
| Lol...
|
| [Try as I might, I cannot resist the occasional jab at the cybercat...]
|
| :-)

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pavane