Garlic is a staple in various cuisines, but peeling it can be challenging. Methods to simplify peeling include smashing with a knife, shaking in a jar, microwaving, or using a rolling pin.
It's an arm workout and kitchen hack all in one. Among all kitchen tasks—aside from the tear-inducing task of dicing onions—peeling garlic might be the least favorite of our food prep steps.
Home cooks know that peeling garlic is a notoriously tedious task. Typically, I smash a clove with my knife and peel away the paper-like shell or roll it on a cutting board with the heel of my ...