Baked Garlic Paste
4 servings
60 minutes
Roasted garlic paste is a delicate, aromatic, and rich condiment that adds depth of flavor to any dish. The roasting process transforms the sharp and pungent taste of garlic into a soft, sweet, and caramelized texture. This paste is widely used in Mexican cuisine as a base for sauces, marinades, and spreads. Historically, garlic has been an important ingredient in many cultures due to its flavor and medicinal properties. Its roasted version refines traditional dishes and is suitable for adding to soups, mashed potatoes, and meat dishes. The easily spreadable consistency allows the paste to be used as an independent snack on buttered toast, creating an exquisite flavor combination. This method of processing garlic reveals its natural sweetness and adds warming depth to dishes.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Cut off the small tops from the heads to slightly reveal the teeth, wrap each in foil, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Garlic: 2 heads
3
Send to the oven for 1 hour until the flesh is soft. Leave to cool in foil.
4
Squeeze the pulp from the cloves into a small bowl.
- Garlic: 2 heads
5
You can add oil and salt to the pasta.
- Butter: to taste
- Salt: to taste