Typically, 1 clove of garlic is equivalent to about 1 teaspoon of minced garlic in a recipe.
The recipe calls for three cloves of minced garlic.
The recipe calls for three minced garlic cloves.
The recipe calls for three cloves of minced garlic.
The recipe calls for three cloves of minced garlic.
To prepare a recipe that calls for 5 minced garlic cloves, peel the garlic cloves and finely chop them into small pieces using a knife or a garlic press. Make sure to remove any green sprouts inside the cloves before mincing. Add the minced garlic to the recipe as directed.
Roast the trimmed and topped head, then cool and squeeze the roasted head. Voila, roasted, minced garlic. Two cups should be about a dozen heads, depending upon variety and head size.
The recipe calls for two cloves of chopped garlic.
To substitute garlic powder for minced garlic, the general rule is to use about 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder for every clove of garlic, which translates to roughly 1 teaspoon of garlic powder for 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Since you need 3 tablespoons of minced garlic, you would use about 3 teaspoons of garlic powder, or 1 tablespoon. Adjust according to your taste preference, as garlic powder can have a different flavor intensity.
It wouldn't be recommended unless you're looking for a really salty taste. Keep in mind that garlic salt is mostly salt with just some garlic flavor to it. If the recipe calls for salt, you might want to reduce or eliminate it if you're going to use garlic salt in place of garlic. If the recipe doesn't call for salt, garlic salt is probably not the best option.
One delicious recipe that calls for minced dried onion as a key ingredient is a classic meatloaf. The minced dried onion adds a rich and savory flavor to the meatloaf, enhancing its overall taste.
You can use either fresh or jarred, it doesn't really matter. I use jarred only if I have no time to chop it myself. Fresh always tastes better, tho!
A suitable substitute for garlic salt in a recipe is using a combination of garlic powder and regular salt. This will provide the garlic flavor without the added salt content.