What to Cook with Two cloves of garlic – Tasty Recipes to Try

Looking for recipes with Two cloves of garlic? We’ve got simple, tasty ideas the whole family will love — perfect for everyday cooking.

Recipes with Two cloves of garlic

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Garlic vermicelli clams

full of freshness, garlic delicious 👍. The fresh and sweet mussels are paired with fragrant garlic, plus the refreshing vermicelli absorbs the essence of the seafood, steaming together until just right. The entrance is fresh and delicious, the garlic and seafood blend, and the vermicelli is particularly juicy. It is a very popular seafood dish whether it is a family dinner or a gathering of friends.

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Salty and flavorful roasted chicken wings with fermented bean curd

As soon as these fermented bean curd chicken wings arrive, the aroma hits your nose! The skin is grilled to a gleaming shine, then crispy and tender. The salty aroma of fermented bean curd, combined with the gravy, wafts through your mouth, soaking up the flavor even between the bones. The best way to enjoy them is to just bite them with your hands, skipping chopsticks. You'll have to wipe the sauce off your fingers afterward, and then stare at the plate wondering, "Why didn't you grill a couple more?"

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Sichuan and Chongqing salty braised pork

Sichuan and Chongqing's salty shaobai (rice shao) is a melt-in-your-mouth pork belly. The fatty, glutinous pork belly is not greasy at all, while the lean pork belly is perfectly flavorful. The chopped bean sprouts are salty and fragrant, with a crisp and flavorful chew. Mixed with the pork belly, the combination of salty and sweet flavors is so fragrant it's almost intoxicating! In Sichuan and Chongqing, this dish is a common dish at banquets and restaurants. I, a meat-averse person, saw this shaobai (rice shao) at my grandmother's house and tried a piece. My eyes widened, and I devoured the entire plate! Since then, I've become a true meat-eater. Every time I go back to my grandmother's house, the first thing I shout is, "I want shaobai!"

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Crispy Fried Chicken with Milky Batter

This Korean fried chicken is absolutely divine in appearance! The skin is fried to a golden crisp, glistening with honey mustard sauce, and sprinkled with parsley, instantly elevating the look and making your mouth water. One bite and the crispy skin melts in your mouth, while the tender, juicy chicken inside bursts with flavor. The aroma of black pepper blends perfectly with the sweet and spicy sauce—it's so delicious you'll lick your fingers! It's perfect for binge-watching, gatherings with friends, or a late-night snack, and it's a perfect match for beer. Recreate the same joy you experience in Korean dramas at home—you won't be able to stop eating it!

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Stir-fried pork belly with pickled chili peppers

This stir-fried pork belly with pickled chili peppers looks incredibly appetizing! The golden, crispy pork belly is coated in fragrant, orange-red pickled chili peppers, and topped with vibrant green garlic sprouts and red and green peppers. The bright and festive colors are incredibly appealing. The rich, fatty pork belly and the tangy, spicy pickled chili peppers blend perfectly. One bite is fragrant but not greasy, spicy yet slightly sweet—it's so delicious you won't be able to stop eating! Plus, with both meat and vegetables, the nutritional balance is just right, making it a perfect dish to eat with rice.

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Stir-fried beef brisket with peppers (Hunan cuisine)

I usually don't braise or stew beef brisket, but this time, I changed things up. This stir-fried beef brisket is incredible! The brisket is stewed until tender and flavorful, then sautéed with red and green chilies and minced garlic. The aroma is breathtaking, and the juices burst forth from every bite. The tendons are soft and springy, with a uniquely chewy texture. The spicy flavor blends perfectly with the brisket's meaty aroma, making it even more fragrant the more you chew. The rich broth, mixed with rice, can fill two large bowls! Even simple white rice becomes incredibly appetizing with this dish. Every bite of beef brisket is infused with the flavor of the seasoning, creating a satisfyingly spicy and fragrant flavor. You can't stop eating! This is a true king of home cooking, and it's so satisfying!

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Spicy Steamed Taro with Chopped Peppers (with tips for preparing taro)

Let's talk about this steamed taro with chopped peppers. It's absolutely delicious! The taro is steamed until soft and flavorful, melting in the mouth. The spicy chopped peppers and the salty, savory sauce soak up the flavor, leaving you with a soft, chewy, and delicious bite. It's so delicious! The broth is also perfect for rice; add it to a bowl and you'll have two bowls to spare. This dish is common in Hunan and Sichuan restaurants. Chopped peppers are a Hunan specialty, and Sichuan cuisine favors spicy flavors. The fusion of spicy flavors from north and south combined with taro creates a dish that everyone praises, and it's a favorite among diners from Hunan and Sichuan! I'm sure many people love taro, but the difficulty of handling it can be a real hindrance. But with this recipe for steamed taro with chopped peppers and some tips for preparing taro, there's no need to worry!

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Stir-fried pickled green beans with minced meat

The crispness of pickled green beans meets the savory richness of minced meat, garnished with red and green chilies. The fresh, spicy, sour, and fragrant aroma fills the air as soon as it's stir-fried in the pan. The first bite is the crisp, sour taste of the pickled green beans, followed by the salty and oily aroma of the minced meat, along with the rich flavor of fermented bean paste and the fresh spiciness of the chilies. Every bite explodes in your mouth, making it an absolute "rice killer," easily making you want to eat two or three bowls. It's a national favorite for eating with rice! This is a classic Hunan and Sichuan home-style dish, commonly found on tables in Hunan, Sichuan, Jiangxi, and other regions.

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Re-cooked Eggplant

- Eggplant is rich in vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin P, protein, carbohydrates and minerals. The vitamin P can reduce the fragility and permeability of capillaries and increase the adhesion between cells. Eating it regularly is beneficial to softening blood vessels.

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Spicy and Fragrant Double-Flavor Grilled Fish

"On the left is the non-spicy seafood sauce section: the aroma of freshness hits your nose as soon as it's served. The fish is soaked in the sweet fragrance of seafood sauce, so tender it trembles when you pick it up with chopsticks. My child immediately started gnawing on the fish belly, even chewing the lotus root slices soaked in the sauce with a satisfying crunch, exclaiming, 'Mom, this is even better than what you get at restaurants!'—the seafood sauce gives the vegetables a subtle sweetness, light yet not bland at all. My child even ate rice faster than usual. On the right is our spicy dry pot section: the aroma of the dry pot ingredients fills the kitchen as soon as the sauce is poured on. The fish skin is grilled until slightly crispy, bursting with juice with every bite when coated in spicy oil. Even the celery stalks are infused with the spicy fragrance, becoming more flavorful the longer they cook. In the end, even the last bit of sauce at the bottom of the pot..." It had to be poured over rice and polished clean. The moment this pot of fish was served, the kids on the left exclaimed, "Mmm, this is so tender!" while we on the right were shouting, "Wow, this is so spicy and delicious!" The divider clearly separated the flavors; some were tender, some were fragrant. Even the usually picky kid devoured the lotus root slices. We used a special grill pan for fish that can be heated directly. It bubbled and steamed as soon as the flame was turned on, making it incredibly satisfying to eat and cook at the same time—the kids on the left were plucking at the tender, seafood-flavored fish, while we on the right were enjoying the juicy, spicy pieces of fish, taking a sip of wine, the spicy aroma mingling with the wine's fragrance, enveloped in the warmth—it was so addictive! If you don't have this special pan, a small alcohol stove with a regular grill pan works just as well, filling the air with a smoky, hearty atmosphere. Life is just too good!