Garlic-Chi™

Ammo with flavour.
Opt for a shot of tradition this Winter.

It's a sure-fire way to greatly reduce your chances of getting the flu this Winter. Garlic-Chi is a triple-whammy: it's antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal.

It is important to note that the shoots must be fresh to give you optimal health benefits. Garlic-Chi is absolutely versatile and is one food that you should be consuming on a daily basis this Winter.

This aromatic immune booster, with its tender-crisp texture, adds subtle flavour to any dish and can even be put through your juicer and blended into your favourite vegetable juice.

Opt for a shot of tradition this Winter and arm yourself against seasonal cold and flu viruses. It's just what the doctor ordered.

Taste:

• Garlic-Chi is tender-crisp with a subtle garlic flavour.

Aroma:

• A garlic lover's nirvana and appealing to non-garlic users as it is fresh and light rather than redolent and pervasive.

Benefits:

• Garlic-Chi makes a valuable health tonic.
• It hosts antibacterial and antifungal properties.
• It has positive effects on the cardiovascular system.

Buying & Storing:

• Look for crisp, bright mid-green coloured shoots; they should not be soft or limp.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 14 days.

Preparation:

• Absolutely versatile! Amazingly quick and simple to prepare. A great accompaniment or alternative to garlic, shallots, onion and leek. Use as a fresh vegetable or herb, from soups to salads to garnishes.

Cooking Tips:

• Garlic-Chi tends to get tough and/or lose flavour if over cooked. Cut one bunch of Garlic-Chi into 5cm lengths. Saute over moderate heat. Add salt and sugar to taste. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve. Season with chilli if you like it spicy. (As a variation to this, add prawns and saute).

Points of Interest:

Legend has it that Garlic-Chi was first fed to the Egyptian slaves to give them strength to build the pyramids, then it was the hailed as the original refuter of vampires - it seems there is nothing Garlic-Chi can't do.