Many people insist on the health benefits of garlic juice. Some argue that garlic acts as an effective antibiotic that helps the immune system ward off colds, and many believe that garlic's antioxidants can help prevent cell damage and excrete toxins. Other claims include the idea that garlic can lower cholesterol, stimulate a healthy appetite, and reduce the severity of asthma. While many of these claims don't have enough scientific research to officially back them up, garlic juice appears to be linked to improved health.
Ingrediants
1 head of garlic
Doses
60 to 80 ml of juice
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Peel the garlic
Step 1. Take the cloves from the head of the garlic
The number of cloves will vary depending on the size and variety of garlic, but a medium-sized head usually produces around 10 cloves.
Step 2. Place a wedge on a cutting board or work surface
The flat side, which was closest to the "heart" or center of the head, should face down, and the curved side up.
Step 3. Place the wide, flat side of the blade of a large chef's knife directly over the wedge
Hold the garlic clove between the center of the blade and the handle, with the handle slightly closer than the center of the blade. The sharp and sharp side must face outwards.
Step 4. Hold the handle of the knife with one hand and quickly hit the flat side of the blade with the other hand
Don't be afraid to hit the clove too hard. You should hit hard enough to break the clove, removing the skin in the process. Be careful not to cut yourself with the knife though.
Step 5. Repeat the procedure with the remaining garlic cloves
Hit the garlic cloves with the flat side of the knife until all are peeled.
Method 2 of 4: Using a food processor
Step 1. Place the peeled garlic cloves in a food processor
A food processor or blender can also work, but it's easier to work with a food processor for this amount of garlic.
Step 2. Blend the wedges using a medium-high speed
Continue until a thick, creamy liquid remains. You should see a few distinct "pieces" of garlic.
Method 3 of 4: Use a garlic squeezer
Step 1. Put a clove of garlic in a garlic squeezer
If you have one large enough, you may be able to fit multiple wedges together. The force it takes to squeeze multiple wedges will be greater than the force it takes to squeeze a single wedge.
Step 2. Hold the garlic press on a glass bowl
Use a bowl with a large enough opening to catch the garlic falling out of the utensil.
Step 3. With both hands, press the handles together
Bring the handles together tightly and as tightly as possible. You should have gotten a garlic "mush" in the bowl.
Step 4. Repeat the procedure by pressing the remaining cloves of garlic
If you feel tired, consider taking a break. If not, you may end up with garlic mush not as well pressed as it should be.
Method 4 of 4: Strain the juice
Step 1. Transfer the garlic puree or mush to a colander
Use a filter with small to medium-sized meshes. Small meshes will allow you to better separate the solid from the liquid, but can make the process slower. Medium-sized jerseys offer a good balance between speed and quality.
Step 2. Place the filter over a bowl
The bowl must have a wide enough opening to catch any liquid that falls from the filter. If possible, select a bowl that the filter can rest on, in order to free both hands.
Step 3. Press down on the garlic with a rubber spatula
You should see the juice go through the filter and fall into the bowl. Hold until there is no more juice.
Step 4. Discard the pulp or save it for future recipes
Garlic pulp can be used to flavor stews, soups, french fries, and a host of other recipes.
Step 5. Place a coffee filter over a glass bowl
The filter should be fixed with a rubber band so that it rests loosely on top of the bowl, but it won't fall into it. Passing the juice through a coffee filter will create an even purer product. You can also use the coffee machine, but be aware that garlic has a powerful smell that can persist even after cleaning the machine. As a result, any coffee you brew in that machine can have a slight garlic flavor.
Step 6. Slowly pour the garlic juice through the coffee filter
If you pour it too quickly, you could spill it. Keep pouring until all the juice has filtered into the bowl.
Step 7. Store the juice in the refrigerator until use
Keep it in a glass bowl to prevent the smell from contaminating other foods, as well as to prevent other flavors from contaminating the garlic juice.
Advice
- Garlic juice has a strong flavor and can be difficult to drink on its own, so it is recommended to dilute it with water or combine it with juice from other fruits and vegetables.
- If you prefer a more robust flavor, try roasting the garlic head in the oven. Use a low heat and cook until soft and brown in color.
