How to chop garlic

1. Break up the garlic bulb by thumping it or pressing down heavily using the side of a knife.

2. To remove the skin form a clove, put it on a chopping board and lay the side of a cook?s knife on it. Push lightly to break the skin, then pull it away.

3. For sliced garlic: finely slice the garlic widthways.

4. For chopped garlic: chop the garlic roughly, then sprinkle with a little salt to help break the garlic down and continue chopping until very fine.

5. For crushed garlic: finely chop the garlic, then use the side of the knife blade to press the garlic against the board, making a smooth paste.

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Posted By: pants, Feb 16, 12:43:16