Garlic Vinegar
Transform your culinary creations with this easy-to-make Garlic Vinegar, a zesty infusion bursting with bold flavors and endless versatility. This quick 10-minute prep recipe elevates plain white vinegar by steeping it with freshly crushed garlic cloves, a fragrant bay leaf, and an optional touch of chili flakes for a hint of heat. The result is a tangy, aromatic condiment ideal for salad dressings, marinades, stir-fries, or drizzling over roasted vegetables. After steeping for a week in a cool, dark space to develop its robust flavor, this homemade garlic vinegar becomes a pantry essential that lasts up to six months in the fridge. Perfect for garlic lovers and DIY enthusiasts alike, this flavorful infusion adds a gourmet touch to everyday recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups White vinegar
- 6 large cloves Fresh garlic cloves
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried chili flakes (optional)
- 1 item Sterilized glass bottle or jar with lid
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and lightly crush them using the side of a knife or a garlic press. Do not mince; they should remain in large pieces.
In a clean, sterilized glass jar or bottle, combine the crushed garlic cloves and bay leaf.
If you want a slight heat in your garlic vinegar, add the dried chili flakes.
Pour the white vinegar into the jar, ensuring that the garlic and bay leaf are fully submerged.
Seal the jar tightly with its lid and give it a gentle shake to mix the ingredients.
Place the jar in a cool, dark area, such as a pantry or cupboard, and let it steep for at least 1 week for the flavors to develop fully. Shake the jar gently every couple of days.
After 1 week, taste the vinegar. If the garlic flavor is strong enough to your liking, strain out the solids using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth and pour the finished garlic vinegar back into the bottle for storage. If not, let it steep for an additional few days.
Store the finished garlic vinegar in the refrigerator and use it within 6 months for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 548 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
