If you cultivate in the home garden or on the plot garlicyou certainly know that the second half of June is the perfect time to collect his shoots. These green, long stems hide the richness of nutrients, and in addition taste great. What to do with garlic shoots? We suggest.
Flower shoots, also called garlic arrows, grow straight out of the head, it is recommended to collect them in June. You can break them manually, or use scissors or a knife for it. It is worth remembering that the plant releases an intense smell, so it will be a good idea to collect them in gloves. It is worth adding that the shoots are also covered with preventing flowering and creating seeds, thanks to which the heads will grow larger and have more nutrients.
W garlic shoots There are many substances that have a positive effect on health. One of them is Allicin, which has bactericidal, antiviral and fungicidal properties, thanks to which it helps to fight infections. It protects the body against flu and colds. Vegetables containing allicin, such as garlic or onions, are sometimes called natural antibiotics.
Shoots of garlic also contain valuable flavonoids that help protect the body against oxidative stressand support the neutralization of free radicals. Also have Anti -inflammatory, anti -aging, and anti -cancer effects. What’s more, Flavonoids support the cardiovascular systemand help to take care of immunity.
Eating garlic shoots has a positive effect on the cardiovascularamong other things, contributes to lowering too high levels of “bad” blood cholesterol. In addition, it has an effect supporting liver work and detoxifying properties. Shoots of garlic also improve the work of the digestive system and even prevent the development of parasites in the digestive tract.
In the composition garlic shoots can also be found vitamin Awhich supports eye health; B group vitaminswhich have a beneficial effect on the circulatory system, nervous system, and participate in metabolic processes; vitamin C, which has antioxidant and supports immunity. A mineral is also present here, potassiumwhich regulates the pressure; magnesiumwhich supports the work of the heart and brain; calciumstrengthening bones, or chromwhich participates in metabolic changes.
Shoots of garlic have a slightly milder taste than teeth. How to use garlic shoots in the kitchen? There are several ways to do it. You can eat them rawthey are crunchy and have a distinct taste. Just cut them finely Sprinkle them with a sandwich, salad or add to cottage cheese with radish. They are also suitable For frying, as a substitute for onions and garlic cloves, they will match scrambled eggs, szakszuki, vegetable cakes or stews.
One of the easiest ways to provide Garlic shoots are frying them for a few minutes in olive oil or butter. You can also boil them in salted boiling water, It will take 5 to 7 minutes. Cooked shoots can serve with butter, breadcrumbs, sprinkle with sesame or other stones.
You can also prepare with garlic shoots great spicefinely cut and remove them, and then added to soups and sauces.
You can also prepare Homemade garlic shoots. Mix the garlic shoots washed and cut into smaller pieces with the addition of olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt. The resulting mass is great as an addition to bread, pasta dishes or grilled meats.
Sources: Teragotzie.pl, Nedzwiwi.wprost.pl
