I want to start using fresh garlic more instead of the jarred kind that is already pealed. My question is, are there any hints to unpeeling them without getting all sticky?? I hate that feeling...it is also smelly. :) Thanks!
2006-07-06 05:04:32 · 11 answers · asked by aloneinga 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Use the side of a large knife to smash the garlic and the skin will pop right off. If you do get the smell on your hands, touch something stainless steel and it will neutralize the odor. (kudos for using fresh, it will make a world of difference!)
2006-07-06 05:11:01 · answer #1 · answered by jen 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you have a "chopper". Kitchen aid and other companies make one that is the type that you use by hand. If you put garlic in it and just pound on it a couple of times the peeling comes right off. you might get a little sticky but not nearly as bad as doing by hand. You can also use food processor(the mini kind works much better for this) Only process for a quick second and it will also "remove" skin easier from garlic. I hope that this works for you!
2006-07-06 05:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by Ultimate Trip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a large knife (with a wide, flat blade), lay the garlic down on the chopping surface, and smash it with the broad side of the knife. the skin layers peel away, leaving a slightly crushed garlic clove. you can chop this or leave it whole for any dish.
you can also slice off both ends of the clove and then very gently slice down the side, then peel the skin like you peel an orange. it should all come off in one piece.
both methods help remedy the stinkiness and the stickiness. the less time you handle fresh garlic, the less sticky and stinky you'll be. you might also just buy some food handler's gloves (they're like medical gloves, but thinner, clear plastic) and you'll have no stink at all. they're very affordable and you can get them at wal-mart. they're also great for cutting peppers, onions, meat, or anything else hot, stinky, slimy or full of bacteria.
oh, and another method to remove sticky and stinky stuff off of your hands is alcohol-based hand sanitizer. you can also get this at wal-mart ... they come in huge pump bottles in the soap aisle. it's very clean (kills bacteria) ... leaves your hands clean, not sticky and smelling nice, and you can do it quickly and easily without lathering up your hands to wash every single time.
2006-07-06 05:41:41 · answer #3 · answered by texandiva2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the clove of garlic and put it on a counter or cutting board, then press down on it firmly (but not too hard) using the flat side of a knife. This should loosen the peel, making it easier to take off. Another way, depending on how loose the peel is to begin with, is to press down and rub the peel with your thumb. Sorry, no way to get rid of the smell.
2006-07-06 05:12:10 · answer #4 · answered by JB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way to peel a garlic clove is to hit it sharply with the side of a knife (not the blade) to loosen the skin, then slip the skin off.
To remove the smell from your hands after peeling/chopping your garlic, you can try the following methods:
--Pour a little salt or baking soda on hands and rub them together. Rinse with water.
--Squeeze toothpaste or pour a small amount of mouthwash on one palm, then rub hands together. Rinse with water.
--Rub hands across a stainless steel utensil under running tap water.
2006-07-06 05:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by southernserendipiti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the garlic skin and all in the microwave for 10 seconds. The skin comes off easily that way. You will still get stinky hands though.
2006-07-06 05:08:15 · answer #6 · answered by lynda_is 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the broad side of a knife and smash, remove the skin (very easy now). To get rid of the smell, run cold water not hot over your hands while rubbing something stainless steel. This really does work.
2006-07-06 05:37:55 · answer #7 · answered by Bassetlover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place garlic on cutting board, get large kitchen knife place it side down onto galic and slam it with your palm this peels and crushes the garlic, simply remove peel and slide using blade into pan
2006-07-06 05:35:40 · answer #8 · answered by cisco_cantu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a smooth heavy object. (Sturdy measuring cup, rolling pin, bowl, heel of your hand) and smash down hard on the clove of garlic, grab the tip of the skin and shake out the smashed clove.
washing your hands in used coffee grounds will remove the smell nicely
2006-07-06 05:10:10 · answer #9 · answered by marduk D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
believe it or not, fresh garlic smells too. But it's better in taste and like dietal food!
2006-07-06 05:10:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋