Christine Dabney wrote:

> On Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:49:34 -0500, "Gregory Morrow"
> > wrote:
>
>
>
> >>I like those containers of peeled cloves from the Asian markets, they
are
> >around a buck each and very handy. My local stupormarket (Treasure
Island
> >in Chicago) sells those same exact pint containers for $5.98, lol...I
guess
> >the suckers buy it.
>
> Yes, Asian markets are the best places to buy those, I think.
> >You can freeze those peeled heads, they are okay for soups 'n stews n'
> >such...
>
> Hmm...I didn't know that. I might have to try that.
>
> >Garlic - wise, I also like the fried garlic (and fried red onion) sold in
in
> >plastic pint or quart or whatever containers in Asian stores, it's IIRC
used
> >as a garnish in Viet cooking. In my pantry I have the "Twin Rabbit"
brand
> >from Vietnam, there are other brands. Dirt cheap, like two bux for a
quart,
> >and a multitude of uses. I've used the fried onion in place of the
> >ubiquitous and ridiculously expensive Durkee's for green bean casseroles,
> >much cheaper...
>
> I will have to look for those. What other ways do you use them?
>


A lot of stuff, e.g. a garnish for salads, soups, stews, stir - fries,
cooked veg, etc. Because of the crunch, it makes for a nice texture
difference...


--
Best
Greg