In this recipe, we show another application of wild garlic bulbs. We use two types of garlic: wild garlic (allium ursinum) and crow garlic (allium vineale). At the time when we made this recipe (fall), wild garlic doesn’t have any parts that grow above the ground so you would have dig up the bulbs from a known spot. In contrast, crow garlic does have leaves that grow above the surface at this time, although they can be a bit hard to spot between the grass.
We used the bulbs of both plants to create Japanese black garlic oil, which is typically used as flavoring oil in Ramen but can also be used in many other dishes. The taste of this oil is sometimes described as truffle like.
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Japanese black wild garlic oil
Equipment
- 1 Food processor
- 1 Frying pan
- 1 Stick blender
Ingredients
- 10 Crow garlic bulbs
- 20 Wild garlic bulbs
- 10 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- Clean both types of garlic bulbs and blend them with the oil in a food processor.
- Transfer the mixture to a frying pan and fry on medium heat until the garlic becomes almost black. Transfer the mixture to a container.
- Use a stick blender to blend into a smooth consistency.
