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Budjeg11
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Burning garlic- Help!
So, I am new to cooking and keep runnig against the same problem!
Alot of soup recipes (and recipes in general) call for placing , garlic, onions etc, in oil over medium hurt for 7-10 minutes but my garlic gets Burnt in a matter of seconds.. how do I prevent this??
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Posted 1/19/13 4:04 PM  |
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rojerono
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Re: Burning garlic- Help!
Burnt garlic is the WORST! There's nothing you can do but start over once it's burnt. 
Try starting at a lower heat and maybe a bit more oil. There should be enough oil that the garlic and onions are able to get a light sheen to them after you stir for a bit.
And don't worry about timing it. Stir until the onions are softened and start to get more translucent and the garlic has started to soften. It might only be 5 minutes or less depending on how much you have!
Message edited 1/19/2013 4:27:21 PM.
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| Posted 1/19/13 4:25 PM |
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rsquared
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Re: Burning garlic- Help!
I hate burnt garlic, so if the recipe says to saute them together, I saute the onions for the whole time and throw the garlic in 3/4 of the way through.
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| Posted 1/19/13 4:34 PM |
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Re: Burning garlic- Help!
I always add my garlic a minute before I am about to add anything else in like meat or veggies. If I am sautéing fresh veggies then I wait until the veggies are done and add the garlic at the end.
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| Posted 1/19/13 4:41 PM |
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Re: Burning garlic- Help!
Yes, definitely add the garlic with something else if you can...like if it says to sauté garlic and then add onions, I just add the onions and garlic together. And start at a gentler heat...you can always turn the burner up if you need to.
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| Posted 1/19/13 5:27 PM |
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shapla79
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Re: Burning garlic- Help!
If a recipe calls for sautéing garlic and onion in oil, I'll fry the onion first and add the garlic a minute before the onions are done.
Sort of related- I puree garlic cloves in water and freeze them in ice cube trays. Then I put them in a freezer bag. Whenever I need garlic, I just take a cube out of the freezer. It's a time saver for me, and I don't waste any cloves!
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| Posted 1/21/13 10:25 AM |
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luvbuffet
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Re: Burning garlic- Help!
sounds like you are heating the oil first. make sure the oil isnt too hot before you put the garlic in. the way i test that is by dropping a tiiiiiiiiiny drop of water in the oil and if it crackles, then i know to turn the burner down reallll low.
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| Posted 1/21/13 10:34 AM |
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MrsT809
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Burning garlic- Help!
I never listen to the recipe when it says that! I always wait until the onions are pretty much done, then throw in the garlic for a minute or two and make sure I have the next ingredient ready to add in so that once the garlic is done I can add that so the garlic doesn't burn.
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| Posted 1/21/13 10:41 AM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Burning garlic- Help!
Posted by MrsT809
I never listen to the recipe when it says that! I always wait until the onions are pretty much done, then throw in the garlic for a minute or two and make sure I have the next ingredient ready to add in so that once the garlic is done I can add that so the garlic doesn't burn.
Ditto!
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| Posted 1/21/13 10:45 AM |
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Maybe-Baybe
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Re: Burning garlic- Help!
Thanks for posting this. My garlic burns a lot too. I try to keep the burner at a low setting, but I will also try adding the garlic later on- good idea!
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| Posted 1/21/13 11:18 AM |
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