How to Mince Garlic

Separate the cloves: Peel away the papery skin of the head of garlic and separate it into cloves. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Smash the clove: Place a clove on its side on a flat surface. Use the broad side of your knife with the sharp side pointed away from you and lay it flat over the clove. Press down firmly on the flat side of the knife in a quick motion to smash the garlic clove, breaking open the skin. (See more here about this garlic technique.) Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Peel the clove: Remove the outer skin from the clove. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Trim the clove: Trim the dark end, hard end of the clove. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Slice the clove: Thinly slice the garlic clove. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Mince the clove: Keep the front portion of the knife in contact with the cutting board and place your hand on the top of the blade to steady it. Fan the back portion of the knife back and forth over the garlic until it is finely chopped. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice