Pickled Spring Garlic

Directions

1. 1
   Select young garlic heads with no sprouts.
2. 2
   Remove roots and stems, wash, and peel off the outside skin.
3. 3
   When the garlic has lost its harsh taste, drain off the vinegar.
4. 4
   Boil the soy sauce with the sugar for a few minutes, and let cool.
5. 5
   To serve, slice across the heads.
6. 6
   It is very important to let the boiled soy sauce cool before combining with the garlic.
7. 7
   Cooling prevents the garlic from going bad.
8. 8
   Garlic prepared this way loses all of its characteristic strong odor.