While garlic cloves are tiny and tedious to peel, a clever trick from Ms. Hoa in Da Nang, Vietnam, can make this task a breeze.
Ms. Hoa shares, “Cooking family meals often involves using garlic, whether it’s stir-frying vegetables, braising meat or fish, making spring rolls or salads, or pickling fruits and vegetables. On a recent trip to my hometown, my sister taught me a lightning-fast way to peel garlic. The kids loved helping, and it made meal prep so much easier.”
Ms. Hoa’s method is simple and effective. Here’s what you need to do:
Preparation:
– 1kg of garlic cloves (or any amount you prefer)
Instructions:
Separate the garlic cloves.
Soak the cloves in a bowl of water.
Soaking softens the skins, so after a brief dip, remove the garlic from the water.
Now, gently rub or squeeze the cloves, and the skins will slip right off.
In no time, you’ll have a basketful of peeled garlic.
The garlic will be dry as the soaking time was brief.
Store the peeled garlic in airtight containers, and it will last a long time in the refrigerator.
Happy cooking!
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