Tamura’s Pickled Garlic Recipe

Tamura’s Pickled Garlic Recipe is a simple way to make sweet, tangy garlic at home. This Japanese method turns regular garlic into a tasty treat that lasts for months.

The pickling makes garlic soft and removes its strong bite. You can eat it with rice, soup, or any meal. This old family recipe is easy to follow and gives great results.

When I First Tried It

I first tasted Tamura’s Pickled Garlic Recipe at a small Japanese restaurant. The chef served tiny portions with our dinner.

The garlic was sweet, not sharp like raw garlic. It tasted amazing and made me want to learn how to make it myself at home.

Equipment You Need

• Large glass jar with lid
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Strainer
• Measuring cups
• Small pot
• Wooden spoon

Ingredients

For Garlic:

• 2 pounds fresh garlic
• 2 tablespoons salt

For Pickling:

• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup sake
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons salt

How to Make It

1. Peel all garlic cloves carefully.
2. Cut off root ends with knife.
3. Wash garlic under cold water.
4. Dry garlic with clean towel.
5. Add salt to garlic cloves.
6. Wait 2 hours, then rinse salt off.
7. Mix vinegar, sake, mirin in pot.
8. Add sugar and salt to pot.
9. Heat mixture until it boils.
10. Stir until sugar melts completely.
11. Let liquid cool down completely.
12. Put garlic in clean glass jar.
13. Pour cooled liquid over garlic.
14. Close jar tightly.
15. Store in cool, dark place.
16. Wait 2 weeks before eating.

Easy Tips

1. Use fresh, firm garlic for best taste in Tamura’s Pickled Garlic Recipe.
2. Keep garlic covered with liquid to prevent spoiling.
3. Clean all jars well before using.
4. Wait at least 2 weeks for good flavor.
5. Use clean spoons when taking garlic out.

What to Serve With

Rice Dishes – Perfect with plain white rice or fried rice. Noodle Soups – Great in ramen or udon bowls. Grilled Meat – Nice with chicken, beef, or pork.

Conclusion

Tamura’s Pickled Garlic Recipe is perfect for beginners who want to try Japanese cooking.

This easy method makes delicious pickled garlic that keeps well. The sweet and sour taste goes great with many foods and makes meals more interesting.

John

Tamura’s Pickled Garlic Recipe

Tamura's Pickled Garlic Recipe is a simple way to make sweet, tangy garlic at home. This Japanese method turns regular garlic into a tasty treat that lasts for months.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 25

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For Garlic:

• 2 pounds fresh garlic
• 2 tablespoons salt

For Pickling:

• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup sake
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons salt

Method

 

1. Peel all garlic cloves carefully.
2. Cut off root ends with knife.
3. Wash garlic under cold water.
4. Dry garlic with clean towel.
5. Add salt to garlic cloves.
6. Wait 2 hours, then rinse salt off.
7. Mix vinegar, sake, mirin in pot.
8. Add sugar and salt to pot.
9. Heat mixture until it boils.
10. Stir until sugar melts completely.
11. Let liquid cool down completely.
12. Put garlic in clean glass jar.
13. Pour cooled liquid over garlic.
14. Close jar tightly.
15. Store in cool, dark place.
16. Wait 2 weeks before eating.

Notes

1. Use fresh, firm garlic for best taste in Tamura’s Pickled Garlic Recipe.
2. Keep garlic covered with liquid to prevent spoiling.
3. Clean all jars well before using.
4. Wait at least 2 weeks for good flavor.
5. Use clean spoons when taking garlic out.