Garlic Cloves Minced
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Total Time
2 mins
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Servings
10 tsp
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Calories
1 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Cloves Minced
Description
The Garlic Cloves Minced recipe guides through trimming and peeling garlic cloves by crushing each to remove papery skin. Then the cloves are minced by rocking a knife back and forth, achieving either a coarse mince or, by scraping, a smoother paste. This preparation controls garlic’s flavor release in cooking.
Finely minced garlic produces a stronger flavor but requires careful cooking. The instructions advise adding minced garlic after other vegetables have softened to prevent burning. High heat cooking should be brief and stirred constantly to release aroma without bitterness.
These techniques ensure that garlic integrates well in recipes, contributing a balanced garlicky note without overwhelming harshness. It’s a helpful step to enhance savory dishes with fresh garlic.
Ingredients
- 1 bulb garlic
Instructions
- Trim off root end of each clove, then crush each clove gently between the flat side of chef’s knife and cutting board to loosen papery skin. Discard the skin and place the peeled cloves garlic in a pile on the cutting board.
- Run knife over garlic repeatedly to mince it rocking the blade back and forth across the ppile of garlic.
- To mince garlic to a smoother paste, turn the knife on its side and scrape the knife back and forth over garlic.
Notes
- Chop garlic just before cooking to prevent a harsh flavor from developing.
- Finer mincing increases garlic's intensity; adjust based on preference.
- Add minced garlic after other vegetables have softened to avoid burning.
- Cook garlic briefly on moderate heat, stirring constantly for best flavor release.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10tsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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