Super Simple Black Garlic Made in a Rice Cooker: Boost Your Health at Home!
Super Simple Black Garlic Made in a Rice Cooker: Boost Your Health at Home!
Easy Homemade Black Garlic Recipe Using an Electric Rice Cooker
Make delicious and healthy black garlic at home for your entire family. Enjoy the deep flavor and benefits of black garlic, made naturally without any artificial additives, right in your own kitchen.
Essential Ingredients- 15 whole garlic cloves (Using pre-peeled garlic may hinder the fermentation process.)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare fresh whole garlic cloves. Selecting good quality garlic is the first step in making black garlic.
Step 2
Trim the root ends of the garlic cleanly and gently brush off any soil. Also, cut off the tough stem part and carefully peel the outer skin.
Step 3
Tip: Instead of peeling off all the outer skin, leaving one or two thin layers of skin on the garlic can help the black garlic ferment more moistly and chewily. This plays an important role in maintaining the moisture of the black garlic.
Step 4
Prepare the electric rice cooker you will be using. To prevent any lingering odors or contamination, it’s recommended to use a rice cooker that is not frequently used or is designated only for the ‘keep warm’ function. Place the prepared whole garlic cloves directly into the inner pot of the rice cooker.
Step 5
Close the rice cooker lid completely and press the ‘Keep Warm’ button. This is the most crucial step. Do NOT open the rice cooker for 15 days! Even out of curiosity, opening the lid midway can disrupt the fermentation process due to changes in temperature and humidity, preventing the black garlic from developing properly. Maintaining a steady ‘Keep Warm’ state for 15 days is key.
Step 6
After the waiting period is over, open the rice cooker to reveal your perfectly made black garlic. You will see garlic that has turned a deep black color and has a glossy sheen.
Step 7
Carefully remove the finished black garlic from the rice cooker and let it cool down slightly until it’s lukewarm. Trying to peel it while it’s too hot might make the skin difficult to remove.
Step 8
Once the black garlic has cooled to a comfortable temperature, peel off the outer skin. You will discover the chewy, jelly-like, soft texture of the black garlic. Now, enjoy your healthy and delicious homemade black garlic!
