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Peeling and smashing garlic

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The quick recap below has the key points, and the book has every step.

Quick recap

  1. Lay the clove under the flat of your knife and press down with your palm.
  2. The skin cracks and slips right off.
  3. Press harder to smash it open. Smashed garlic gives the mildest, sweetest flavor.

In the book: Knife Skills (Part 2), Roast Chicken