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How to Chop Garlic
No more struggling with sticky, paper-thin peels. With these three steps—trim, crush, chop— you can prep a clove in no time.
Step 1: Trim. Use the tip of a chef’s knife to slice off the hard root of each clove. This will allow the skin to peel away more easily.
Step 2: Crush. Place a clove under the flat side of the knife, with the blade facing away from you. Press the heel of your palm or your
fist down on the knife until you feel the clove give way. Slip off and discard the skin.
Step 3: Chop. Gather together the peeled cloves, hold your knife by the handle, and place your other, nondominant hand on top of the blade.
Rock the knife up and down through the cloves (the tip stays on the cutting board). Chop until the garlic is the size you
desire.
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