Garlic Overload? Here's How to Fix Too Much Garlic in Any Dish
Garlic is so good that it's easy to overdo it. If you've ever found yourself with a dish that's too garlicky, here are a few simple ideas and steps to help fix it.
Ingredients
- Your dish with too much raw or cooked garlic
Instructions
- Identify the source of the garlic.
- Add more ingredients to dilute the garlic flavor. This could include adding more of the other ingredients that are already in the dish, or adding new ingredients such as tomato paste, broth, cream, or strong-flavored dairy products like yogurt or parmesan cheese.
- Use acidic ingredients to balance out the garlic flavor. Lemon juice, lime juice, and vinegar are all good options.
- Add sweetness to the dish. A little bit of sugar or honey can help to mellow out the garlic flavor. Remember to start off with a light touch as you try to fix garlic in this dish because too sweet will be a whole different problem.
- Add herbs and spices to add complexity to the dish. This can help to distract from the garlic flavor and make the dish more balanced. Use a little at a time and taste as you go so that you don’t swing too far in the other direction.
- Start over with a new batch. Set aside your super garlicky dish and repeat the recipe again with NO garlic. Then combine. You get double the amount, but you either get leftovers or plenty to freeze for future use.
Notes
Special note for fixing too much raw garlic in Thanksgiving gravy: If the gravy has come together and you taste it and realize it’s garlic central, add it back to a sauce pot on warm. In a bowl, add ¼ c warm water and heat back up on medium until it reaches 140F, stirring so it doesn’t stick. Then add 3 T cream or milk, stir, keep on low for another two minutes. Use a meat thermometer to make sure it reaches and maintains this temperature for at least three minutes to help deactivate the chemical that gives garlic its taste.
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