Chop Garlic
Not only is garlic a tasty additive to any dish, but it also has a reputation for its medicinal benefits. No matter how you use it, garlic needs a little preparation. Here's an easy way to chop a clove of garlic.
Steps
- Select a bulb of garlic. A bulb contains a cluster of smaller sections called cloves.
- Pull a single clove from the bulb.
- Place the clove on a cutting board.
- Lay the blade of a knife flat (and secure) on top of the clove.
- Using the palm of your hand, thump the blade with enough strength to crack the skin.
- Peel the skin from the clove with your hands.
- Placing the clove back on the cutting board, position the knife to cut the garlic horizontally.
- Turn the clove in position to cut in a vertical position.
Tips
- Continue dicing in the steps above for desired measurement.
- Fresh garlic tends to be sticky. A way to avoid this is to run water over your hands and the knife you use.
Things You'll Need
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Garlic Peeler (optional)
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