How to Mince Garlic
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
4 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
How to Mince Garlic
Description
How to Mince Garlic outlines basic techniques for preparing fresh garlic cloves by removing their papery skin and then finely chopping them to release their flavor. One approach uses a knife to crush the cloves and chop them into small pieces, giving control over the garlic's coarseness. The alternative is a garlic press, which pushes the peeled cloves through small holes to produce finely minced garlic quickly and efficiently.
Mincing garlic yields smaller pieces that integrate well into sautéed dishes, sauces, marinades, and dressings. Freshly minced garlic offers a distinctive sharpness and aroma that is essential in many culinary traditions.
The guide mentions the option to mince garlic immediately before cooking for best flavor or prepare it in advance and store it refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic fresh
Instructions
- Carefully peel the skin off the garlic cloves and then mince the garlic.
- There are 2 options to mince the garlic.
Use a Knife:
- Press a large knife down onto the gloves to crush the garlic cloves into smaller pieces.
Use a Garlic Press:
- Put the peeled cloves into a garlic press. Press the garlic through the holes and then repeat until all the garlic has been minced.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic cloves peeled completely before mincing.
- You can mince garlic right before cooking or keep it refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 4kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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