It's difficult to pinpoint a single country that never uses garlic, as it's a globally popular ingredient. However, some cultures or religious groups within certain countries avoid it.
The question can be rephrased to: Are there any cultures or religious groups in specific countries that traditionally avoid garlic consumption?
The answer, based on the provided reference, is yes:
- Some Mahāyāna Buddhists and sects in China and Vietnam avoid eating garlic, onions, scallions, chives, and leeks. These are known as Wu hun (五葷), meaning 'the five forbidden pungent vegetables'.
Therefore, while not an entire country, specific groups within China and Vietnam traditionally abstain from garlic.
| Country | Group | Reason | Vegetables Avoided |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Mahāyāna Buddhists and sects | Part of their dietary restrictions | Garlic, onions, scallions, chives, leeks |
| Vietnam | Mahāyāna Buddhists and sects | Part of their dietary restrictions | Garlic, onions, scallions, chives, leeks |
