The intensity of garlic flavor in a dish is directly correlated with how finely it is chopped. The best knife for crushing, peeling, and mincing garlic is a large, heavy chef's knife. Peel garlic with ...

Garlic is an aromatic used in an incredibly wide variety of recipes, as it builds a base of flavor and aroma. When you crush and mince garlic, breaking down the cell walls, a compound called allicin ...

Garlic contains a sulfur compound called allicin. When broken down, it creates a more pungent flavor. The finer, or smaller, the garlic is cut, the stronger the flavor and scent. Slice garlic for a ...

The same garlic clove can be sweet and subtle or sharp and intense. It all comes down to how you cut it.

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