Ninniku (garlic)
A vegetable with a strong aroma. Cooked in oil, it becomes toasty and makes food taste deeper.
👀 At a glance
🧄WhatStrong-smelling vegetable
😋TasteToasty when cooked
✨WhyAppetizing aroma
🔪 How to use
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Peeling
Cut off the root end and it peels easily
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Cutting
Mince, grate or slice. Tube garlic works too
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Frying
Put it in cold oil, then heat on low so it turns fragrant without burning
📊 Nutrition (per 100 g)
129kcal
Figures for raw garlic[1]
⚠️ Be careful
- It burns easily and turns bitter. Don’t fry it on high heat
🧊 Storage
Keep it in a cool, airy place or in the fridge. Refrigerate tubes after opening.
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Checked on 2026-10-07.