Red garlic shoots from Sulmona: the preserved garlic you don't expect
From an indigenous raw material, our garlic shoots in oil will surprise you even if you are not a garlic lover...
Among the most unusual and at the same time most appreciated by our customers, red garlic shoots in oil represent an authentic gastronomic excellence. First of all because they come from a raw material indigenous to Abruzzo - the red garlic of Sulmona -, then because they are not cloves but sprouts. And, finally, because they are dipped in our precious extra virgin olive oil.
Want to try them now?
The red garlic of Sulmona
Cultivated for centuries in the mountainous areas of Abruzzo, particularly in the Peligna Valley, the red garlic of Sulmona is part of the Traditional Italian Food Products (PAT) of Abruzzo.
Unlike other varieties, the red garlic of Sulmona is characterised by its purple tunic, accentuated pungency and intense aromatic persistence. It also has a high allicin content, the most important active ingredient in garlic, which is responsible not only for its strong flavour but also for extraordinary beneficial properties.
Why sprouts are different from cloves
Sprouts are the shoots that grow inside the clove. When a garlic bulb is stored for an extended period, especially in humid and warm conditions, it can start to sprout. This process produces a small green stem that emerges from the clove, the sprout, which is rich in antioxidants and has a milder, fresher taste than the clove.
Garlic sprout garlic is edible. Sprouts have nutritional properties that are particularly effective against viruses and bacteria, and support the immune system. In fact, they retain the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties typical of garlic.
But, let us come to the taste. While cloves have a strong, pungent taste - which is why they are often not a success - garlic shoots have a completely different flavour. They are distinguished by their delicate taste and scent, and are more digestible.
A discovery even for those who don't like garlic
If you don't particularly like garlic, know that sprouts are a different story.
They are light, they taste totally different, herbaceous and not pungent. Their taste does not overpower that of other ingredients, quite the contrary.
Our garlic sprouts in oil are a great side dish: with their pleasant aroma they accompany so many dishes. They are not the usual in oil, but a different gastronomic product, which you will hardly find on the market. A true delicacy, obtained from a raw material that is unique both in its origins and organoleptic qualities.
Finally, we would like to remind you that our EVO oil, an essential ingredient of all Orominerva pickles, seals their value. Precisely because it is a high quality extra virgin, we advise you not to throw it away. You can also use it as a condiment for sprouts or reuse it in the kitchen for other preparations. To find out more about this, you can read How and why to reuse Orominerva oil in pickles.
Finally, we would like to remind you that garlic sprouts in oil and all our products are Federitaly certified 100% made in Italy. The raw materials and processing are totally Italian!
