Lately I’ve been ditching the chef’s knife and cutting board to mince garlic with a Microplane. It’s quick, a finer mince, and keeps my fingers from smelling like garlic the rest of the day. How do you mince?
My microplane is probably my favorite kitchen tool (along with the citrus press for juicing lemons, limes, etc.) When time is short I also use frozen minced garlic cubes. I get mine at Trader Joe’s. They taste pretty close to fresh, they are quick, and no garlic fingers
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I try to do that with my little zester/grater but somehow my finger always ends up in the way!
we use the garlic rocker http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-179859/Joseph-Joseph-Garlic-Rocker
it is stainless steel – you can wash it out with you fingers and it gets rid of the garlic smell
I also use a micrograter – have done so for a few years now. No more poking bit of garlic out of a press with a toothpick!
i’m generally not a fan of gadgets, but my christmas stocking including a pampered chef garlic slicer this year. i love that thing!
http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/catalog/product.jsp?productId=26433&categoryCode=CE
Great tip. I usually use a mincer but they are harder to clean. I’ll definitely try this next time!
I would do this if I had a finger guard so I don’t shred my finger (or worse, my fingernail . . . chewy bits in the garlic is not good).
I’ve never heard of a microplane!! I have to get one…I buy already minced garlic, but it’s so not the same!
I use a garlic press. It’s another thing to wash but like using a microplane, I like getting that really fine mince and it just melts into everything.
My microplane is probably my favorite kitchen tool (along with the citrus press for juicing lemons, limes, etc.) When time is short I also use frozen minced garlic cubes. I get mine at Trader Joe’s. They taste pretty close to fresh, they are quick, and no garlic fingers
To rid your fingers of that garlic smell (or any smell), just rub them thoroughly on the faucet of your kitchen sink. Stainless steel neutralises smells, and it’s cheaper than buying this!: http://www.amazon.com/Blomus-63113-Stainless-Steel-Soap/dp/B00008W6A5
Genius! Thanks for sharing!