Black Garlic Pesto | Chef Mike Joyce | Tips & Techniques

black garlic

🥗Healthier: regular garlic

💰Cheaper: roasted garlic

Regular garlic is more accessible and less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still providing a neutral flavor.

Discuss the unique flavor of black garlic, comparing it to molasses and balsamic.

Mention that black garlic is fermented for about 3 months at specific temperature and humidity.

Prepare a pesto using black garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, truffle, and olive oil without herbs.

Show the pesto and describe it as a great way to add deep flavor to sauces or risotto.

Mention making a homemade mayonnaise or using store-bought mayonnaise.

Describe the mayonnaise as having a good color and being easy to prepare.

State that the dish can be prepared ahead of time and fried to order for serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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