Hints & Tips: The most famous use of garlic in Greek Cuisine is in tzatziki sauce (yoghurt dip) and in skordalia (garlic sauce). In order to crush a garlic clove you can either mash it in a mortar or crush it with a fork. In this case you are advised to place the cloves on a wooden salted surface and then crush the clove with a fork. Salt prevent the slipping of the garlic clove and therefore if it is stable it can be crushed easier.
According to researches garlic reduces blood pressure (when consumed daily in high portions), lowers the LDL which increases bad cholesterol, boosts the immune system and encourages recovering heart attack victims.