Korean-style Pickled Garlic

Korean-style Pickled Garlic offers a delightful balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal. This keto-friendly side dish is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits from the garlic.

Ingredients

• Garlic cloves - 200 grams
• Rice vinegar - 100 ml
• Water - 50 ml
• Soy sauce - 30 ml
• Erythritol or monk fruit sweetener - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, water, soy sauce, erythritol, sesame oil, chili flakes, and salt.
3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the erythritol is fully dissolved.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pickling liquid cool to room temperature.
5. Place the peeled garlic cloves in a clean glass jar.
6. Pour the cooled pickling liquid over the garlic, ensuring all cloves are submerged.
7. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition

• Calories: 60
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 3 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 1 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.05 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants, which may help reduce inflammation.
• May support immune function due to the presence of allicin in garlic.

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