Garlic adds so much flavor to many dishes, but peeling garlic can be a real nightmare. The skin is very thin and it sticks to the clove, which makes it difficult to peel. But it doesn’t have to be that difficult. We found the best way to peel a garlic clove, and it even uses standard vegetable-cutting equipment.
For this technique, you’re going to need a flat and sturdy cutting board, and a large sharp knife. Before you begin peeling prepare the clove by separating it from the garlic and removing the rougher, external layers of the skin with your hands.
Lay the clove on the board and place the knife blade flat on top of it, so that it is parallel to the board. Apply pressure to the blade until you feel the clove responding to the pressure. Don’t apply too much pressure or the clove will smash. Next, use the knife to chop off both tips of the clove, and its flesh will be released from the peel. This process will also make the garlic clove easier to slice.
