There
are two gigantic bulbs of garlic in the box. I always roast my
garlic and then “pop” each clove - freeze in small pots,
inexpensive – check out the baby aisle. These gigantic bulbs are
however a different kettle of fish. Have you ever heard of “elephant
garlic” - huge bulbs that measure 10cms (4”) in diameter. The
bulbs I had weren't quite so large but not far off. Elephant garlic
is said to be not “real” garlic but a stem leek. Larger and
milder than the norm – especially suitable for roasting.
My
research tells me that it can grow to 150mm across and weigh over a
kilo – yikes, 2.2lbs in old money.
Needless
to say I am going to need considerably larger pots than I normally
use!
Have
a look at these pics :
I
roasted the two bulbs, drizzled with a drop of rapeseed oil in a
pre-heated oven 180fan/200c/Gas 6 for an hour. I left to cool,
gloved up and then peeled back the skin and popped the cloves. There
were 10 massive specimens, some of which were larger than others so I
had to take radical action and cut some in half so that they'd fit
into the containers!
You
can grow your own elephant garlic – check out your favourite search
engine.
It's
really satisfying having reaped the benefit of my friend's hard work
and generosity to know that I've not wasted the beautiful fresh
produce.
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