Garlicgrows underground in bulbs, also called heads.
Each bulb is made up of sections called cloves, which are encased in layers of papery skin.
Look for firm, plump bulbs.
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Here’s how to peel garlic to include that delicious savory flavor in all your favorite dishes.
The remaining cloves won’t dry out as quickly when stored as part of the bulb.
Use your fingers to gently pry the clove free.
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Once one clove is free, it is easy to pryother clovesfrom the head.
A clove is easier to peel if you loosen the skin first.
Smash down on the unpeeled clove using the heel of your hand on the side of the knife.
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After loosening the skin, it should come off easily.
Cut off the root end.
Your garlic is now ready to use whole or minced.
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This is a small flexible tube.
Place the unpeeledgarlic cloveinside and roll it back and forth until the peel loosens.
Test Kitchen Tip:Have an abundance of garlic cloves?
The sprout is edible but tends to have a bitter taste.
Simply slide the tip of a sharp knife under the sprout to dislodge it.
Place the unpeeled clove in the press and force it through the tiny holes.
The papery garlic skin is left inside the press to easily dispose of.
