Many stomachs are sensitive to the effects of chopped garlic, even when cooked. Here are some techniques to help temper garlic sensitivity:
- Use fewer cloves. Garlic has a strong flavor. Sometimes just one or two cloves can add the flavor you want and help those with a mild sensitivity.
- Remove the cloves. Try sautéing, then removing, crushed cloves in olive oil, for sauces or soups. The flavor will subtly infuse the oil and other vegetables that are cooked in it.
- Try “Elephant” Garlic. While Elephant Garlic is not a true garlic but rather, a member of the leek family, its flavor is similar to garlic. Some people find that it is more palatable in dishes where garlic is prepared raw.