Pickled Spring Garlic

1. 1

   Select young garlic heads with no sprouts.

2. 2

   Remove roots and stems, wash, and peel off the outside skin.

3. 3

   When the garlic has lost its harsh taste, drain off the vinegar.

4. 4

   Boil the soy sauce with the sugar for a few minutes, and let cool.

5. 5

   To serve, slice across the heads.

6. 6

   It is very important to let the boiled soy sauce cool before combining with the garlic.

7. 7

   Cooling prevents the garlic from going bad.

8. 8

   Garlic prepared this way loses all of its characteristic strong odor.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.