Step 1

In a shallow bowl add water until enough to cover the bottoms of some garlic bulbs then slice the tops off the garlic bulbs.

Step 2

Next drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the tops of them. Then season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Place the garlic into the bowl, carefully making sure the bottom is submerged with water and that they don’t fall over.

Step 4

Place the bowl carefully into the microwave making sure you don’t spill the water, or the garlic subsides.

Step 5

Microwave for 8 minutes before checking to make sure the garlic cloves are soft.

Step 6

Put the bowl to one side and allow the garlic to cool before squeezing the garlic cloves from the bulb.

Step 7

Store in a plastic container once cool.