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How to Peel and Mince Garlic

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Learn how to mince garlic with this easy step-by-step guide. Understand the process of peeling cloves and breaking them down into a fine consistency.

·published 2019-09-27

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Servings

['10', '10 servings']

Total time

10 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

4 kcal

Ingredients (1)

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Instructions (6 steps)

01Loosen the Bulb - Place the whole bulb on a cutting board with the root side up. Press down on top of the bulb with the heel of your hand, using your weight to break open the papery skin.
02Separate the Cloves - Turn the bulb over and use your fingers to separate the cloves from the root of the bulb.
03Trim the Tips - Use a knife to trim a small amount of the root and tip end of each clove.
04Crush the Cloves - Place the flat side of a chef's knife over the clove with the blade facing away from you. Use gentle pressure to lightly crush the clove between the cutting board. Repeat with the remaining cloves.
05Peel the Skin - Remove and discard the papery skin from the crushed cloves.
06Mince the Garlic - Place the peeled garlic cloves in a pile on the cutting board. Place your fingertips on top of the blade near the tip of the chef's knife. Use an up-and-down motion, moving side to side to chop the garlic into smaller pieces until the desired size is reached. Chopped garlic is larger, about the size of large cooked grains of rice. Minced garlic is finer, about the size of small-grained cooked couscous.

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