Garlic, despite its specific taste and smell, is one of the most popular seasonings for a wide variety of dishes. This small and inconspicuous vegetable can work wonders: it improves intestinal activity, regulates the work of the respiratory system, and has a strong bactericidal effect. However, the process of peeling small garlic cloves is not the easiest and most enjoyable task. There are several secrets to quickly peeling garlic.
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You will need
- - knife;
- - cutting board;
- - silicone tube;
- - pan;
- - slotted spoon;
- - water.
Instruction manual
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Free the head of garlic from the top layer of the husk and separate the cloves from each other. Take the garlic clove and cut off its base and top. Put a clove on a cutting board and gently push it with the blade of a kitchen knife, placing it horizontally on the surface of the table. Press down on the lobule until a distinctive click is heard. It means that the husk has separated from the garlic and you can begin to clean other cloves.
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Another option for cleaning garlic allows you to free several slices from the skin at the same time. Divide the head into pieces. Then take the cloves and roll them with your palm on a flat and hard surface. After the husk has peeled off, peel the next batch of garlic in the same way.
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By the way, a special device for cleaning garlic functions on the same principle. It is a silicone tube about 10 cm long with jagged edges. For cleaning, dip the garlic clove inside. Press lightly on the handset and roll it across the table. After that, simply shake the peeled clove and peel out of it.
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Significantly accelerates the process of purification of ordinary water. Pour the divided garlic cloves with cold water and leave them for 10 minutes. During this time, the husk will get wet and lag behind garlic much easier. A faster method involves treating vegetables with boiled water. Dip the garlic cloves in a pot of boiling water and leave them there for no more than half a minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and cool thoroughly. Press on the cloves and remove the softened skin from them. This method is quite effective, but when the garlic is cooked, a large amount of vitamins and volatile is evaporated from it.
note
After finishing work, it is very difficult to remove a persistent, intense odor from a cutting board and knife. You can get rid of this aroma with a mixture of baking soda or salt and water. Thoroughly treat the dishes with this solution and rinse it in cool water.
Useful advice
Do not store peeled garlic for a long time, use it immediately after cleaning in order to maintain maximum beneficial properties.