1. *Basic Fermented Garlic Honey*
*Ingredients*:
– 1 cup peeled raw garlic cloves
– ∼1.5 cups raw honey
*Instructions*:
1. Lightly crush garlic cloves to release allicin.
2. Put garlic in a clean jar, cover with honey. Leave 1 inch space at top.
3. Close lid loosely. Store in dark place 3-4 weeks.
4. “Burp” the jar daily for first 7 days to release gas.
5. Ready when garlic sinks and honey tastes tangy.
*Use*: Take 1 tsp daily for immunity, or eat 1 clove when you feel sick.
2. *Garlic Honey + Ginger Immunity Shot*
*Ingredients*:
– 2 tbsp fermented garlic honey
– 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
– 1/2 lemon, juiced
– 1/4 cup warm water
*Instructions*: Mix all. Drink in the morning.
*Use*: For sore throat and colds.
3. *Apple & Garlic Honey Salad Dressing*
*Ingredients*:
– 2 tbsp fermented garlic honey
– 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
– 3 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tsp dijon mustard
– Salt & pepper
*Instructions*: Whisk everything. Toss with apple slices + greens like in the photo.
*Use*: Sweet, savory dressing with a probiotic kick.
4. *Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken*
*Ingredients*:
– 4 chicken thighs
– 3 tbsp fermented garlic honey
– 2 tbsp soy sauce
– 2 garlic cloves from the jar, minced
– 1 tbsp ginger, grated
*Instructions*:
1. Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger.
2. Marinate chicken 30 min.
3. Bake at 200°C for 25-30 min, basting with extra sauce.
*Use*: The garlic is mellow and the honey caramelizes.
*Important safety tips*:
1. Use _raw honey only_. Never for babies under 1 year old due to botulism risk.
2. If you see mold or bad smell, throw it out.
3. If you take blood thinners, ask your doctor first. Garlic affects clotting.