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Garlic granules are often used as a convenient substitute for fresh garlic, especially when fresh garlic is unavailable. While many users agree that fresh garlic is preferable for flavor, they acknowledge that garlic granules can still be effective in cooking, particularly in dry rubs and naan. Some users have experimented with rehydrating the granules before use, finding them satisfactory for convenience, though fresh garlic remains the top choice for taste.

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Offline JerryM

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Does anyone use garlic granules
« on: September 18, 2009, 04:30 PM »
i was mooching around my fav store and came across garlic granules.

the smell from the packet caused them to fall into my basket.

i've done a search but there does not seem to be much on granules. these seemed to be the nearest of interest: https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1201.msg10469#msg10469
, and further down the post https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1201.msg10509#msg10509


has anyone any experience of using them at cooking stage. having read these post's i'm now thinking wheather i need ginger powder as well.
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Re: Does anyone use garlic granules
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2009, 04:42 PM »
Quote from: JerryM on September 18, 2009, 04:30 PM
i was mooching around my fav store and came across garlic granules.

the smell from the packet caused them to fall into my basket.

i've done a search but there does not seem to be much on granules. these seemed to be the nearest of interest: https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1201.msg10469#msg10469
, and further down the post https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1201.msg10509#msg10509


has anyone any experience of using them at cooking stage. having read these post's i'm now thinking wheather i need ginger powder as well.

Hi Jerry,

I use garlic granules quite often if I don't have any fresh garlic. They are a little more concentrated than fresh garlic, so you need to adjust to suit, but they're certainly worth having in the cupboard :)

However, I do have to say, it doesn't beat fresh Garlic.......
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Offline chanser

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Re: Does anyone use garlic granules
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2009, 09:26 AM »
I totally agree.

I have used them as a back up if I have no fresh Garlic.

I would always go for fresh given the choice though.
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Re: Does anyone use garlic granules
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2009, 02:22 PM »
Garlic granules (or garlic powder) have their part to play (IMHO).  I use garlic powder (and ginger powder) in my spice mix.  It's different to (and adds a slightly different flavour to) fresh garlic.
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Re: Does anyone use garlic granules
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2009, 08:17 AM »
thanks all - will post any benefits i find.

i do like CA's idea. i make a few dry rubs for bbq (cajun & jerk) and is where i originally used garlic & onion powder. i have used the garlic powder in naan for sometime. i will do as CA suggests. i see it as an "and" and intend to continue using fresh as well.

the ginger will be particularly interesting as i can't decide which i prefer garlic/ginger paste (ashoka pre cooked) or just garlic at the initial frying stage. with the powder is the ability to very fine tune the taste.
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Re: Does anyone use garlic granules
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2009, 10:09 AM »
Quote from: JerryM on September 22, 2009, 08:17 AM
thanks all - will post any benefits i find.

i do like CA's idea. i make a few dry rubs for bbq (cajun & jerk) and is where i originally used garlic & onion powder. i have used the garlic powder in naan for sometime. i will do as CA suggests. i see it as an "and" and intend to continue using fresh as well.

the ginger will be particularly interesting as i can't decide which i prefer garlic/ginger paste (ashoka pre cooked) or just garlic at the initial frying stage. with the powder is the ability to very fine tune the taste.

This probably isn't relevant, but I travel to the USA quite a bit and I love "Ranch Dressing" on my salads. It's not generally available here without something else being added so I have a recipe of my own which is absolutely spot on, it uses both Onion Powder and Garlic Powder.

If anyone wants the recipe, let me know and I will post it on here :)
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Re: Does anyone use garlic granules
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2010, 10:51 AM »
the garlic granules have been a real success - i use them in naan mainly and on pizza if i don't have fresh. i also grind them to make powder.

having been making garlic chicken curry recently - felt i could not resist extending store cupboard to include the flakes.

they being dried are very crisp (and strong tasting).

question is - is anyone using them - if so do they need pre soaking/pre frying or can you add direct to the curry during frying stage.

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Re: Does anyone use garlic granules
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2010, 11:00 AM »
I've never used them personally - I always use fresh. I'd be surprised if flakes compare favourably to fresh. I doubt BIRs use them.
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Re: Does anyone use garlic granules
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2010, 03:37 PM »
I've sprinkled garlic salt on naans in the past and it works quite well, not so sure about powdered ginger though, it's goes off very quickly
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Re: Does anyone use garlic granules
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2010, 04:31 PM »
Quote from: Ramirez on October 26, 2010, 11:00 AM
I doubt BIRs use them.

Ramirez,

i certainly agree fresh garlic is best. when i've got time i like to use fresh in naan but the dried granules are very convenient for mid week.

as for the dried flakes - i am 100% sure BIR's use them. the Asian supermarket i use has a "catering" isle. they have massive bags of the flakes.
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