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Master Garlic Chopping: Chef Wook's Quick & Easy Mincing Guide
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Master Garlic Chopping: Chef Wook's Quick & Easy Mincing Guide
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Master Garlic Chopping: Chef Wook's Quick & Easy Mincing Guide

Elevate your knife skills with Chef Wook's expert guide to perfectly minced garlic. This video demonstrates a quick and efficient technique, essential for fine dining preparation and enhancing the flavors of any dish. Learn how to peel, smash, and finely chop garlic with ease, achieving a consistent texture every time. A fundamental skill for home cooks and culinary enthusiasts alike.
#Garlic
#Chopping
#Mincing
#Chef Tips
#Food Preparation
#Knife Skills
#Quick Recipe
Garlic Cloves Ready to Chop
Garlic Cloves Ready to Chop

Recipe Information

7m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
7m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Basic Technique
Korean
Nutrition (per serving)
15
Calories
1g
Protein
3g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Roughly Chopped Garlic
Roughly Chopped Garlic

Ingredients

  • Garlic
    (Fresh garlic)

    1 head
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Expert Mincing Technique
Expert Mincing Technique

Instructions

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    Peel and smash the garlic cloves. Separate the cloves from the head and gently smash each clove with the flat side of your knife to easily remove the skin.
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    Peel and smash the garlic cloves. Separate the cloves from the head and gently smash each clove with the flat side of your knife to easily remove the skin.
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    Smashing garlic makes peeling much quicker.
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    Roughly chop the smashed garlic cloves. Gather the peeled and smashed garlic cloves and perform a rough chop to break them into smaller pieces.
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    Roughly chop the smashed garlic cloves. Gather the peeled and smashed garlic cloves and perform a rough chop to break them into smaller pieces.
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    Keep fingers tucked in to avoid accidents.
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  • 3

    Finely mince the garlic using a rocking motion. Continue chopping, rocking your knife back and forth over the garlic, gathering it into a pile periodically, until it reaches a very fine, consistent mince.
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    Finely mince the garlic using a rocking motion. Continue chopping, rocking your knife back and forth over the garlic, gathering it into a pile periodically, until it reaches a very fine, consistent mince.
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    Use the weight of the knife and let it do the work; a sharp knife is key.
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    Gather the finely minced garlic. Use the flat side of your knife or a bench scraper to gather all the finely minced garlic into a neat pile, ready for use.
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    Gather the finely minced garlic. Use the flat side of your knife or a bench scraper to gather all the finely minced garlic into a neat pile, ready for use.
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    Store any extra minced garlic in an airtight container with a little oil in the fridge.
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