What are the differences between regular garlic and elephant garlic?

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  1. Just Ask Susan profile image92
    Just Ask Susanposted 12 years ago

    What are the differences between regular garlic and elephant garlic?

  2. Attikos profile image80
    Attikosposted 12 years ago

    Elephant garlic is misnamed. It isn't a garlic, it's an allium related to chives and leeks. Its flavor is mild, and though more garlicky than leeky still in between the two. There's nothing wrong in cooking with it, just don't expect it to taste like real garlic.

    1. Just Ask Susan profile image92
      Just Ask Susanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Attikos, I guess I'll stick with the real garlic as I love the taste of it.

  3. dianetrotter profile image63
    dianetrotterposted 12 years ago

    You can swallow regular garlic.  You choke on elephant garlic.  Bad joke.  I'm sorry.  I just woke up!

    1. Just Ask Susan profile image92
      Just Ask Susanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      LOL

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    Vincent Mooreposted 12 years ago

    Good question Susan. I often wonder myself what was the difference between the two. Now that I know, I also know why I prefer regular garlic. I will let the elephants enjoy their own garlic and stick to purchasing the real stuff that gives you a kick. LoL

    1. Just Ask Susan profile image92
      Just Ask Susanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I keep seeing it in the grocery stores and think, "Wow less peeling". Does this mean that the elephants have better breath than us? smile

  5. kathleenkat profile image83
    kathleenkatposted 12 years ago

    Elephant garlic is HUGE. That's the main difference. You'll only need one clove where you would need four or five with regular sized garlic. I cook with it all the time in place of garlic because it's easier to get the amount I need; less peeling, and more chopping.

 
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