Usually, this is when I am 85 percent through the cooking of a meal — noodles, for example, or a vat of congee — and think, this would be better with crunchy, fried alliums.

Raley’s Minced Garlic in Water. The crunchy bits in this jar don’t have a lot of aroma, but when you bite into them, they deliver a mouthful of fresh garlic flavor. $2.55 for 8 ounces.

Chili crisp is crunchy, oily, full of umami, and can sometimes pack a boatload of heat (if you're into that sort of thing). It's often made with an assortment of fried alliums (garlic, shallot ...

Refrigerator pickles make for crunchy, flavorful snack. By. Times Leader - September 21, 2023. ... Stuff the cucumbers into four 16-ounce jars. Add garlic cloves, paprika, dill sprigs, and chilled ...

Fried garlic does all that and more. It’s crunchy, savory, and just a tad bitter–a perfect foil for a ball of rich and creamy dairy.

Stir in the garlic, a pinch of salt and a pinch of dried red pepper flakes; toast for 30 seconds, then remove from heat. 2. In a large serving bowl, add minced lemon zest and juice.