Black garlic and shallots
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Recipe for prawn, seaweed and black garlic cromesquis
Crispy on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth at the centre, these cromesquis combine the delicacy of prawns with the briny notes of seaweed and the surprising sweetness of black garlic. A refined r...
FAQ Black Garlic
Our black garlic products
Tottori black garlic purée
Made with black garlic with fleshy, fragrant cloves, the Tottori black garlic paste is mild, balsamic and easy to use. Its smooth texture and delicate flavours make it an essential ingredient.
Perfect pairings:
- Perfect to accompany white fish (sole, turbot, sea bass), meats (lamb, pork, poultry) and vegetables.
- Ideal for enriching your sauces based on tomato, onion and olive oil.
- Sublime in recipes for fried rice, pizzas or pasta.
Black garlic from Aomori and Mie
This Japanese black garlic, candied in pure seawater, is prized for its mild and balsamic flavours. This head of garlic stands out for its soft texture and unique aroma reminiscent of dried fruit.
Perfect pairings:
As a purée with olive oil, salt and pepper to accompany white fish and meat.
Finely sliced, it delicately flavours your pizzas, fried rice and slow-cooked dishes.
To be enjoyed as it is, as a treat.
Black garlic juice
Black garlic juice is made from fermented cloves and water. It fully expresses the flavours of black garlic: balsamic notes, candied plum and fruity sweetness.
Perfect pairings:
Ideal in marinades for meat and fish.
Perfect for enriching sauces, fruit juices or even fruit salads.
The benefits of black garlic
In Japan, many benefits are attributed to black garlic and it is strongly recommended to help prevent senility, and is advised for diabetics. It strengthens the body and combats excessive fatigue.
Black garlic is valued in Japan for its many health benefits. 100% natural, it stands out for its richness in S-Allyl-Cysteine, a powerful antioxidant with neuroprotective and cardioprotective properties. It is recognised for its beneficial effects on reducing blood lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. Furthermore, black garlic improves blood circulation and helps lower high blood pressure. In Japan, it is particularly recommended for people with hypertension, diabetics, or to help prevent ageing, strengthen the body, and combat excessive fatigue.
Where can I find black garlic?
At Nishikidôri, we offer black garlic in various forms: black garlic purée, whole black garlic cloves, and black garlic juice. Each product is carefully selected to offer you unparalleled quality and authentic flavours.
Make the benefits of black garlic a health and flavour ally in your everyday cooking.
