Peeling garlic is one kitchen task that every cook, from the newbie to the experienced, are always trying to make easier. Methods vary, from shaking heads of garlic inside a container to using the microwave to help peels slide right off.
I love all these techniques, which work pretty well when peeling garlic cloves in bulk, but sometimes I only need to prep one or two cloves, and that’s when I rely on this technique, the ol’ twist-and-snap. See for yourself:
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It’s extremely satisfying to hear the crackle of crisp garlic peels and then slide them off the cloves.
For those who don’t… more
Sig Nordal 