Single Clove Garlic

Name: Single Clove Garlic
Brand: LE MARCHE
SKU: SOLG250
Price: 7.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£7.00

Net: 250g (approx. 14–20 bulbs) Mild & Smooth

A whole garlic bulb grown at altitude that forms as one undivided clove — no separating, no fiddly peeling. Milder and smoother than standard garlic with less raw sharpness, making it particularly good used raw in dressings or roasted whole until soft and sweet.

A garlic bulb that forms as a single, undivided clove rather than splitting into multiple segments — round, plump, and roughly the size of a large marble. Single clove garlic is not a distinct species but the result of growing standard garlic (Allium sativum) at high altitude, typically above 2,000 metres, where shorter growing seasons and cooler temperatures prevent the bulb from differentiating into separate cloves. The plant puts all of its energy into one clove instead of dividing, which produces a denser, more concentrated result.

The flavour is recognisably garlic but milder and more rounded than a typical multi-clove bulb — less of the raw bite and sharpness, with a smoother, slightly sweet quality that makes it more versatile in preparations where you want garlic presence without aggression. This makes it particularly useful raw or very lightly cooked, where the difference from standard garlic is most noticeable. Roasted whole, the single clove becomes soft and creamy with a gentle, caramelised sweetness.

The practical advantage is obvious — no separating cloves, no fiddling with papery inner skins. Each bulb peels as one piece, which makes preparation faster, especially when a recipe calls for a lot of garlic. The uniform size also makes portioning more consistent than working with the variable clove sizes you get from a conventional head.

These are grown in China's high-altitude garlic-producing regions, where the specific combination of elevation, temperature, and soil conditions produces the single-clove formation naturally.

Origin: China.

Ingredients: Single clove garlic (Allium sativum).

To peel, trim the root end and press down firmly with the flat of a knife — the skin comes away cleanly in one piece. No need to separate cloves or pick off papery inner layers.

Roast whole at 180°C for 20–25 minutes, drizzled with olive oil and wrapped loosely in foil. The clove softens to a spreadable, buttery paste with a sweet, mellow garlic flavour — spread directly onto grilled bread, stir into mashed potato, or use as the base for a dressing or aioli.

Sliced thinly, single clove garlic works well in stir-fries and sautéed dishes where you want visible garlic pieces with a gentler flavour. Crushed raw into vinaigrettes and marinades, the milder character means you can use it a little more generously than you would standard garlic without overpowering the other ingredients.

For confit, submerge whole peeled cloves in olive oil and cook at 130°C for 40–50 minutes until completely soft and golden. The garlic becomes rich and unctuous, and the infused oil is useful in its own right for cooking, dressing, or dipping bread.

Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Whole unpeeled bulbs keep for two to three weeks. Once peeled, use within a few days or submerge in oil and refrigerate.

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Description

A garlic bulb that forms as a single, undivided clove rather than splitting into multiple segments — round, plump, and roughly the size of a large marble. Single clove garlic is not a distinct species but the result of growing standard garlic (Allium sativum) at high altitude, typically above 2,000 metres, where shorter growing seasons and cooler temperatures prevent the bulb from differentiating into separate cloves. The plant puts all of its energy into one clove instead of dividing, which produces a denser, more concentrated result.