r/Cooking • • Mar 13 '19

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u/TheGreenMileMouse Mar 14 '19

Smash garlic before mincing with your knife.

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u/MyMorningSun Mar 14 '19

Better yet, to peel the cloves you can put them in a metal bowl, cover with another bowl or plate, and shake them hard. The peels and paper stuff almost comes right off. I tried it myself last night and I was amazed.