Step 1

Smash the garlic lightly with the help of a chefs knife and peel the cloves. Chop the garlic finely or grind them in a mortar & pestle, or a garlic press.

Step 2

Place the garlic in a bowl or jar and then add in the olive oil. Let the garlic steep in the oil for at least 8 hours or preferable overnight in the fridge. Afterwards, you may discard the garlic to keep the garlic infused oil for a long time or keep the garlic in oil for up to 4 days in the fridge.

Step 3

Smash the garlic lightly with the help of a chefs knife and peel the cloves. Chop the garlic finely or grind them in a mortar & pestle, or a garlic press.

Step 4

Place the garlic in a saucepan and then add in the olive oil. Turn the heat to medium-low and warm up the oil. Start warming the oil till you see small bubbles around the garlic.

Step 5

Then, continue cooking gently for 15-25 minutes or until the raw smell of the garlic is gone and you smell the nice roasted flavour. The garlic would also become lightly golden brown and you can use this for cooking. You may discard the garlic to keep the garlic infused oil for a long time or keep the garlic in oil for up to 4 days in the fridge.