Garlic Oil

Date: 2026-08-20 11:45:26

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Garlic oil (Suàn Tóu Yóu蒜头油) is an essential ingredient in Teochew cuisine. Golden, crispy deep-fried garlic is widely used in soups, summer desserts, steamed vegetables, or poached seafood to highlight a dish.

Full recipe: https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/garlic-oil-suan-tou-you/

——Ingredients——
2 cups garlic cloves
1.5 cup oil to cover the garlic

How to store: Once completely cooled, transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.