Garlic Flakes 80g

Recipes & Uses

Recipe for Garlic flakes

 Ultimate Garlic Bread Seasoning Mix 

*Makes enough for 4+ loaves*

Why It’s #1:
✅ Pantry hero – Lasts 1+ year (vs. fresh garlic’s 2-week shelf life)
✅ No prep needed – Skip peeling/mincing fresh garlic
✅ Restaurant trick – Used by pizzerias for consistent flavor

Ingredients:

• ½ cup garlic flakes (key ingredient)

• ¼ cup dried parsley

• 2 tbsp onion powder

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan powder (optional)

• 1 tbsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried oregano

How to Use:

1. For garlic bread: Mix 2 tbsp seasoning + ½ cup softened butter, spread on baguette, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 mins

2. For popcorn: Toss with melted butter and 1 tsp mix

3. For roasted veggies: Sprinkle 1 tsp per pound before cooking

Pro Tips:
🔹 Flake size matters: For even distribution, crush flakes slightly with a mortar/pestle
🔹 Flavor boost: Add 1 tsp MSG (or mushroom powder) for umami depth
🔹 Oil infusion: Steep 2 tbsp flakes in ½ cup olive oil for 24 hrs for instant garlic oil

Other Top Garlic Flake Recipes:

1. Dry Brine for Meat – 1 tbsp flakes + 1 tbsp salt per lb of steak/chicken

2. Instant Ramen Upgrade – Add ½ tsp to broth

3. Salad Croutons – Toss bread cubes with olive oil + 1 tsp flakes before baking

4. Pickling Liquid – 1 tbsp per jar for garlic dill pickles

5. Why Keep Garlic Flakes in the Pantry?

   Real pieces of dehydrated garlic
   Unlike a fine powder, the flakes retain visible texture as they cook.

   No peeling or chopping
   You get garlic flavour without preparing fresh cloves every time.

   They rehydrate as they cook
   Add them to sauces, soups and marinades and they gradually soften while releasing their flavour.

   Excellent for slow cooking
   Longer cooking gives the flakes plenty of time to absorb moisture and become part of the dish.

   Use them whole or crush them
   Keep the flakes as they are for more texture or crush them lightly when you want smaller pieces.

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   What Do Garlic Flakes Taste Like?

   Garlic Flakes have a strong, savoury and aromatic garlic flavour.

   Because the garlic has been dehydrated, the flavour is slightly different from freshly crushed garlic.

   Fresh garlic can be very sharp and pungent.

   Dried Garlic Flakes develop a more rounded, concentrated savoury character, particularly once they have rehydrated during cooking.

   They pair naturally with:

   Tomato
   Onion
   Herbs
   Black pepper
   Paprika
   Chilli

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   How to Use Garlic Flakes

   Pasta Sauces

   Add Garlic Flakes near the beginning of cooking so they have time to soften in the sauce.

   They work particularly well in tomato-based sauces, ragù and slow-simmered pasta dishes.

   Soups & Stews

   Add directly to soups, casseroles and stews.

   The surrounding liquid rehydrates the garlic as the dish cooks.

   Marinades

   Mix Garlic Flakes with:

   Olive oil
   Lemon juice
   Herbs
   Salt and pepper

   Allow the marinade to stand for a little while before using so the garlic begins to soften.

   Garlic Bread

   Mix into softened butter with dried parsley, herbs and a little salt.

   Allow the mixture to sit briefly before spreading over bread and grilling.

   Pizza

   Lightly crush the flakes between your fingers and sprinkle over pizza before baking.

   Roasted Vegetables

   Add to potatoes, cauliflower, pumpkin or other vegetables with olive oil before roasting.

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   Garlic Flakes vs Garlic Granules

   Both give you convenient dried garlic, but the texture is different.

   Choose Garlic Flakes when you want:

   • Larger visible garlic pieces
   • More texture
   • Slow-cooked sauces and stews
   • Garlic bread
   • A product that gradually rehydrates

   Choose Garlic Granules when you want:

   • Smaller, more uniform pieces
   • Dry rubs
   • Seasoning blends
   • Easier sprinkling
   • Faster rehydration

   Flakes are the most textured dried garlic option.

   Granules sit between flakes and fine powder.

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   Garlic Flakes vs Garlic Powder

   Choose Garlic Flakes when you want the garlic to remain more visible and textured.

   Choose Garlic Powder when you want:

   • Garlic flavour distributed evenly
   • No visible garlic pieces
   • Smooth sauces
   • Fine spice blends
   • Breading and batters

   An easy way to remember it:

   Flakes give you texture.
   Powder gives you even flavour.

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   Let Them Rehydrate

   Garlic Flakes work especially well when they have moisture and time.

   Add them to a sauce, stew or marinade and allow the flakes to absorb liquid.

   As they soften, their garlic flavour spreads through the surrounding ingredients.

   If you're using them in a cold dressing or dip, let the mixture stand before serving.

   This gives the garlic time to rehydrate rather than remaining dry and chewy.

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   Toast Them for a Different Flavour

   For a deeper, slightly toasted garlic character, Garlic Flakes can be warmed briefly in a dry frying pan.

   Keep the heat moderate and watch them closely.

   Garlic can move from toasted to burnt very quickly.

   As soon as the flakes become more aromatic and lightly golden, remove them from the heat.

   Use them over:

   Pasta
   Soups
   Rice
   Vegetables

   for extra texture and flavour.

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   Try It This Way

   For an easy garlic bread spread, combine:

   Softened butter
   Garlic Flakes
   Dried Parsley
   A little salt
   Black pepper

   Let the mixture stand for around 10–15 minutes so the Garlic Flakes begin to soften.

   Spread generously over sliced bread.

   Grill or bake until golden and crisp.

   Simple pantry ingredients — no chopping required.

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   Make Your Own Garlic & Herb Seasoning

   Lightly crush Garlic Flakes and combine them with:

   Dried Parsley
   Oregano
   Black Pepper
   Sea Salt

   Keep the mixture in an airtight container.

   Use it on:

   • Roast potatoes
   • Chicken
   • Vegetables
   • Pizza
   • Garlic bread

   The larger garlic pieces give the seasoning a much more rustic texture than Garlic Powder.

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   Beyond Garlic Bread

   Once you've opened the pack, try Garlic Flakes in:

   • Pasta sauces
   • Chilli
   • Casseroles
   • Soups
   • Stews
   • Chicken marinades
   • Meat rubs
   • Pizza
   • Roast potatoes
   • Roast vegetables
   • Salad dressings
   • Mayonnaise
   • Garlic butter
   • Bread dough
   • Rice dishes
   • Homemade seasoning mixes

   Garlic Flakes are particularly useful when you want the convenience of dried garlic without completely losing the texture of the ingredient itself.

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   How to Use

   For the best texture, add Garlic Flakes to dishes with plenty of liquid or sufficient cooking time so they can soften and rehydrate.

   For a stronger toasted flavour, lightly warm them in a dry pan before use.

   Storage

   Store Garlic Flakes in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place to help preserve their flavour and prevent moisture from causing clumping.