There is no denying that garlic is a tasty product. It is a food that lowers your blood pressure and it is delicious in various dishes. But garlic can also be tricky. It will stick to your knife and fingers and peeling it can seem like a task in itself. That is why many people use minced garlic or garlic powder. But luckily it doesn't have to be that difficult. Below are the best hacks for peeling and chopping garlic.
Peel garlic
First of all, to peel your garlic, you'll want to crush the cloves on the counter. This makes the skin of the garlic flake and it is very easy to peel. The easiest way to do this is to use the back of your knife and gently crush the garlic with your palm.
Another way to peel garlic effectively is to bake it in the oven. Preheat your oven to 165 degrees and leave the garlic in it until it becomes soft. Let it cool and then press the clove out of the skin. From there you can mix the garlic into a delicious paste to put on grilled steaks or pasta.
Chop garlic
You can also use a grater to finely chop or slice your garlic. This kitchen gadget is ideal for grating cheese, lemon zest, garlic and more. But if you'd rather not use a grater, the keys to cutting garlic are to keep it out of the refrigerator and use a very sharp knife. Not having good knives is a cooking mistake you shouldn't make. Sharp blades make everything from chopping garlic to onions not only easier, but also safer.
