This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Northwestern chapter.
Let’s face it: nobody has time to peel each clove of garlic individually. Plus, you can get a little anger out doing it this way. Kill two birds with one stone.
Step 1: Smash that garlic.
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Place the garlic on a flat surface, and with the heel of your hand, give it a good smash.
Step 2: Scoop it into a bowl.
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Wrangle up those loose cloves, put them into a bowl, then cover with another bowl.
Step 3: Shakey shakey.
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Shake the bowls around for 30 seconds or so (don’t be afraid to get feisty).
Step 4: Naked cloves.
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No need to peel these babies.