Homemade garlic olive oil is easy to make and the secret weapon for adding flavor to low-FODMAP cooking. Use this recipe as a starting point and add rosemary, chili flakes, or other seasonings for more variety.
Because I shared a lot Low FODMAP Dinner Ideas On this site I often get angry comments that go something like this: “Garlic is the second ingredient. This is not low FODMAP [you jerk!]”.
Faced with these messages, I took a deep breath, as someone who actually wrote an entire best-selling book About low FODMAP recipes Diet is OK and explained politely You can use garlic in cooking, as long as you understand the pitfalls of garlic oil.
Because FODMAPs are not fat-soluble, they are a secret weapon in cooking SIBO diet It's what's injected into you olive oil Garlic or shallots, which are often an integral part of sauces and condiments. This means that the flavor you get does not contain any fiber or compounds (like inulin) that can make people with irritable bowel syndrome uncomfortable. this olive oil Garlic keeps good for several months in the refrigerator, which means you can always use this trick to add a little final flavor to any dish.
I'll also often start a recipe (like this Spanish cod stew) by infusing garlic flavor into dishes. Just heat the oil, throw in the whole garlic cloves, fill the house with that satisfying aroma, remove the cloves, and proceed with the recipe. Honestly, this is how many Italian chefs use garlic in their home country, and perhaps one of the many reasons why I don’t have so many digestive issues when I go to Italy.
Seasoning Olive Oil with Garlic: Step by Step
However, if you do have the time to make a big batch of garlic oil from scratch, you'll have a more effective version.
You can use garlic oil anywhere a recipe calls for olive oil, but I prefer to use raw or garlicky olive oil stirred in at the end of the cooking process rather than sautéed over high heat.
Use your judgment and think of this garlic-infused olive oil recipe as a condiment whenever your dish feels like it could use the scallion flavor. It also works great as an oil base. Low FODMAP Salad Dressing. Finally, infused olive oil can be used in a variety of flavors. Get creative and Add fresh rosemary, thyme or oregano to garlic or scallion oil. Red pepper flakes are also great for making spicy oil.
You can store garlic olive oil in airtight glass jars or bottles in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or transfer to silicone ice cube trays to freeze individual portions for future use. These cubes will keep for at least 3 months and possibly longer.
Read on for my low FODMAP garlic olive oil recipe for cooking. If you need some fancy ways to use it, check out my Low FODMAP Chicken Sauce and the best Low FODMAP Bolognese Pasta.
With health and hedonism,
phoebe
Garlic olive oil (for low FODMAP cooking)
portion size 2 cup
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In a small saucepan or pot, gently heat the olive oil and garlic over low heat until warm to the touch. Remove from heat and let oil sit for at least 2 hours, or until desired potency is achieved.
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Strain the garlic oil through cheesecloth and remove the cloves or fish them out with tongs. Transfer the garlic oil to an airtight glass jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also transfer to silicone ice cube trays and freeze individual portions for future use. These cubes will keep for at least 2 months, and possibly longer.
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