People often fall into one of two categories when it comes to garlic cooking: those who follow the recipe precisely and those who go with their gut instinct. Although I fall into the first category, I appreciate both viewpoints since garlic is a great way to add a spicy, delicious flavor to any dish. You may wonder, “What exactly is a garlic clove?” before using the delicious allium to flavor your next dish.
Keep reading to learn the answer to this question and many more. For example, in recipes, you will discover the difference between a garlic clove and a garlic head and how to replace a garlic clove with garlic powder.
What is a clove of garlic?
Garlic is sold in whole bulbs with a papery skin. The garlic bulb (also known as the head of garlic) comprises individual lobes attached to the primary roots. One of these separate lobes is a clove. Garlic cloves can vary in size.
How many cloves are in a bulb of garlic?
The number of cloves per head of garlic can vary depending on its type. The average bulb of regular white garlic contains 10 to 12 garlic cloves. Elephant garlic is a large variety that has a milder taste. It includes four cloves on average per head.
How many teaspoons are in a clove of garlic?
On average, a clove of garlic is equivalent to 1 teaspoon. This exact measurement can vary depending on how much garlic you use and whether or not it is minced or diced. It’s easy to measure the number of garlic cloves in most recipes.
How much garlic powder is equal to one clove of garlic?
You can use garlic powder if you don’t have any fresh garlic. Garlic powder has a more robust flavor, so you need less to get the same taste. Use 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder per clove as a general rule. If you want a more spicy taste, add more garlic.
Bottom Line
One clove is a single lobe of a garlic head. Garlic cloves can be of different sizes and contain about one teaspoon. Garlic powder is a good substitute for garlic cloves, but it should be used less as the powder has more flavor.
