Black Garlic Puree

How to Make Black Garlic Puree?

Our black garlic puree contains only 4 ingredients. A load of aged black garlic, a splash of water, a pinch of Himalayan rock salt & a drop of coconut oil.

In creating black garlic puree, we applied the KIS principle ‘Keep It Simple’. We’ve provided the canvas for you to create culinary art…

Black Garlic Puree Uses

Black garlic has such an amazingly versatile and compatible flavour – it’s difficult to use it wrongly. Every spoonful you add to your diet, your body thanks you. After all, garlic is one of the oldest plant medicines in the world.

What is Black Garlic?

Black garlic is white garlic that has been aged under specific conditions. Over time, a Maillard reaction occurs between amino acids and sugars. It turns the cloves black and gives them a unique sweet yet savoury taste. This change also increases its nutritional, polyphenol and antioxidant benefits

How is Black Garlic Made?

Aged black garlic is created by slowly roasting garlic bulbs in a warm, and humid environment for several weeks. While often called fermented, ‘caramelized’ better describes its transformation into a soft, sweet, and delicious treat.

Black Garlic Vs Regular Garlic

Store bought minced garlic has virtually no health benefits. It contains additives, preservatives and can causes a strong and unpleasant body odour. If you dared eat it straight off the spoon, your friends would defiantly know about it…

In contrast, black garlic purée is both odourless and healthy. Free from additives, its natural aging process preserves and enhancing its health benefits. Its sweet and savoury taste is adaptable, perfect for spreading on toast or enriching gourmet dishes.

How to Use Black Garlic Puree

Black garlic puree is a master chef’s best friend, and a home cooks secret weapon! Its flavour is so complementary it can be enjoyed anytime of the day.

• Breakfast : Black garlic puree and smashed avocado on a bagel or with bacon, eggs and tomato on toast.
• Lunch : whip up a black garlic dressing for a healthily garden salad or mixed a tsp of black garlic puree into a mug of soup or stirred through noodles.
• Dinner : Black garlic marinade – infuse meats, seafood, tofu, tempe & veggies.
• Dessert : Black garlic cake – chocolate or cheese.

3 Super Simple Black Garlic Puree Recipe

Black Garlic Butter

1. Soften unsalted butter to room temperature.
2. Blend the butter with black garlic purée.
3. Swirl gently for a marbled appearance or blend well for a consistent grey hue.
4. Wrap in wax paper then put back into the fridge to harden.

Black Garlic Aioil | Black Garlic Mayo

1. Combine equal part mayonnaise & black garlic puree then add a drop of lemon juice and salt.
2. For a marbled effect, gently stir through. For a uniform colour, mix well.
3. Adjust the ratio according to taste.

*Add tomato sauce to create a thousand island dressing for seafood.

Black Garlic Hummus

1. Stir black garlic puree through your classic or flavoured hummus dip.
2. Swirl gently for a marbled effect or blend well for a uniform colour.

*Black garlic puree can be added to various varieties of dips, with excellent results.

5 Delicious Black Garlic Sauce Recipes

Umami Black Garlic Sauce

Mix 2 tablespoons of black garlic purée with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of honey, and a squeeze of lime juice. This is great for stir-fries or as a dipping sauce.

Black Garlic BBQ Sauce

Combine 3 tablespoons of black garlic purée with 1/2 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for grilling or as a marinade.

Black Garlic Cream Sauce

Stir 2 tablespoons of black garlic purée into 1 cup of heavy cream. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over pasta or chicken.

Black Garlic Mushroom Sauce

Sauté sliced mushrooms in butter, then add 2 tablespoons of black garlic purée, and a splash of white wine. Add cream and simmer until the sauce thickens. Finish with chopped parsley.

Black Garlic Chilli Sauce

Blend 2 tablespoons of black garlic purée with 1/4 cup of your favourite chilli sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and a touch of honey. Adjust the heat with more chilli sauce if desired.

* Check out our 101 black garlic recipe ideas for more ways to enjoy black garlic paste | black garlic puree.

9 Benefits of Black Garlic for Cooking

A spoon full of black garlic puree is an excellent way to add some additional colour and flavour to your cooking. It helps by enhance the underlying flavour of your cooking, turning an average meal into a good meal and a good to great!

1. Versatility: Easily blends into sauces, marinades, dressings, and spreads.
2. No Bad Breath: Unlike raw garlic, it doesn’t leave a strong aftertaste or cause bad breath.
3. Ease of Use: Its smooth texture makes it easier to mix into dishes compared to whole cloves.
4. Natural Sweetness: It provides a natural sweetness that can reduce the need for added sugars in recipes.
5. Sodium-Free Flavour: Offers a boost of flavour without adding extra salt, making it a good choice for low-sodium diets.
6. Low FODMAP: Black garlic is often considered low in FODMAPs, making it suitable for those on a FODMAP diet.
7. Vegan Friendly: It’s a tasty plant-based ingredient, perfect for vegan and vegetarian cooking.
8. Long Shelf Life: The aging process gives it a longer shelf life than fresh garlic.
9. Nutrient-Rich: The aging process transforms compounds in black garlic, enhancing its antioxidant levels. These include S-allyl-cysteine, which supports heart health.

5 Benefits of Black Garlic for Health

1. Enhanced Antioxidant Capacity: Black garlic purée is rich in compounds like S-allyl-cysteine (SAC) which have a higher antioxidant capacity than raw garlic. These antioxidants may help protect cells from damage and reduce the risk of conditions like heart disease and cancer.
2. Supports Cardiovascular Health: Regular consumption of black garlic purée could have a positive impact on cardiovascular health. It’s thought to help in reducing the buildup of plaque in arteries and maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels due to its organic compounds.
3. Natural Anti-Inflammatory Effects: The compounds found in black garlic purée can exert anti-inflammatory effects, which might be beneficial in reducing inflammation-related discomfort and chronic inflammatory diseases.
4. Boosts Immune Function: The nutrients and antioxidants in black garlic purée are believed to strengthen the immune system, making the body more resistant to infections and illnesses.
5. May Help Regulate Blood Sugar: Black garlic purée has certain compounds that may assist in controlling blood sugar levels by improving insulin sensitivity. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals managing diabetes or prediabetes conditions.

*If deciding which is better for health purposes peeled cloves or puree, then peeled cloves is the more potent choice.

Is Black Garlic Healthier Than White Garlic?

From a health perspective raw, freshly crushed white garlic is about the best plant medicine there is. However, eating garlic like this is rather unpleasant and can cause upset stomachs.

Allicin is the primary active compound in raw garlic, its responsible for its strong taste, odour, and health benefits. It’s incredibly helpful for our bodies, but it’s also very fragile. Once garlic cloves are crushed, cut, or heated, allicin rabidly starts to break down. This is why store-bought minced garlic has little health benefits, because allicin of no longer present.

In creating black garlic allicin doesn’t break down. It’s transformed into other phytonutrients that’re more stable yet equally healthy, which is why black garlic paste it a better choice.

How to Make Black Garlic

Empathy Herbal and the University of Queensland have been partners since 2022, researching the health effects of black garlic. Our scientific approach combines extensive testing with sensory evaluation to perfect the aging process. The result is a black garlic puree with unmatched benefits and exceptional taste that we believe you’ll love!

What Does Black Garlic Taste Like?

Aging black garlic is similar to winemaking, where the origin, grape type, and processing craft distinct wine flavours. Likewise, the garlic type, its growing environment, and precise aging conditions (duration, heat, moisture) shape the unique taste and texture of black garlic.

For this reason, we offer a range, so you can buy black garlic to suit your taste and health needs.

Buy Black Garlic Australia

For the finest black garlic in Australia, choose BG. Naturally grown, aged with care, and validated through scientific research.

Where to buy black garlic Australia?

For premium black garlic puree, rich in health benefits and versatile for cooking, buy black garlic from Empathy Herbal. Aged to perfection, it enhances meals from breakfast to dessert. Supported by research from the University of Queensland, our black garlic puree offers a unique sweet-savoury taste, antioxidant boost, and is ideal for various diets.

Garlic Price Per Kg

Black garlic price per kg may differ based on the type you choose — Australian, peeled cloves, or purée. Reach out to us at [email protected] for a detailed wholesale quote.