8 to 10bulbs of garlic, as much or as little as you want
OR
1kg(2lb)garlic cloves, already peeled (this is enough to fill 3 silicone trays as pictured)
Instructions
TO PREPARE FRESH GARLIC CLOVES
Break the bulbs of garlic and separate each clove of garlic.
Use a sharp knife to cut off the ends of the garlic where it was attached to the bulb.
Peel each garlic clove. You can do this by bruising each clove with your wrist, but your hands will quickly tire. I prefer to place the garlic cloves into a mortar and to bruise them with a pestle. The skins should peel off easily.
Remove any brown markings or other imperfections on the garlic cloves.
TO PREPARE READY-PEELED GARLIC CLOVES
Use a sharp knife to cut off the ends of the garlic where it was attached to the bulb.
Remove any brown markings or other imperfections on the garlic cloves.
TO FINELY CHOP THE GARLIC
Place the peeled garlic cloves into the bowl of a food processor.
Pulse the food processor until the garlic is finely chopped, or chopped to your liking. I like my garlic to be finely chopped, but not finely minced.
Place the covered ice tray into the freezer until the garlic is completely frozen.
Once the garlic is completely frozen, remove the cubes of garlic and store them in a silicone freezer bag or plastic freezer bag.
To use, place the desired quantity of garlic cubes at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften and defrost.
Kitchen Notes
FOR HOW LONG CAN YOU FREEZE GARLIC? Unless food is vacuum-sealed for storage in the freezer, I would recommend using any frozen foods within 3 to 6 months.
STORING GARLIC IN THE FRIDGE Any leftover chopped garlic which does not fit into the ice cube trays can be kept in a sealed glass container in the fridge for up to 1 week.