I do not have a garlic press, is there another way to do it?

Question

Also, my recipe calls for one teaspoon of garlic salt...how much garlic and salt would I use to equal that?

Answer 1

Use the broad surface of a knife (blade edge pointed AWAY from you) or the convex surface of a spoon to smash the clove, which loosens the skin so you can peel it away. Once you peel it, mince it.

3/4 TEAspoon of garlic powder is the equivalent of 1 TABLEspoon of fresh, chopped garlic.

A conservative estimate would be that garlic salt is about 2/3 garlic and 1/3 salt (you can always add more salt, so it's okay if this turns out not to be enough).

So I would use about 1 TBSP of fresh, chopped garlic and 2 teaspoons salt.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

25 Ritz crackers, rolled to crumbs (should be 1 1/2 C) 5 T melted butter 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature 2 eggs 3-4 fat cloves garlic, roasted and cooled, squeezed out Pinch salt, white pepper, sugar 1/4 t each thyme, chopped parsley, rosemary Heavy cream, if needed to thin (optional) Serves 8-12, as an appetizer Preheat oven to 325deg Mix first two ingredients and pat firmly into bottom and 1/3 up the sides of a 9" springform pan. Using blender or food processor, beat next six ingredients until very smooth and satiny. Pour into crust. Bake 20 minutes. Turn off oven and leave pie in for another hour to cool. Cover with foil and chill before serving. Notes: I've made this in a 1/2 sheet pan, for squares. Neufchatel cheese can be used, to lower the fat and calorie content. Actually tastes better to me...I think it's better for savory dishes. I've tried using a beater and by hand, but the consistency just isn't right unless the mixture is beaten into submission with a higher powered motor. The sugar is helpful to enhance the inherent sweetness of the roasted garlic. You can vary the herbs to your preference, but you need something that will stand up to the garlic flavor.

Answer 3

Cut the ends off the garlic and then smash it with the knife chop it until its the desired size. Add garlic and salt to your taste. Do not worry about having the exact amount.

Answer 4

Yes, There is a way to do it. Take the whole clove of peeled garlic. Then take a fork and put it face down on a cutting board. Rub the garlic clove against the tines at the tip of the fork. Keep rubbing and it will become like a paste. Its a great trick.

Answer 5

Take one clove of garlic and take the skin off. Use the back of yuor knife to smoosh it and then chop the garlic. Add some salt to the chopped garlic(one clove) and mix together. Perfect garlic salt!!!

Answer 6

Put garlic in a zip lock and crush gently with a hammer or wide blade knife. Measure 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. garlic paste. Mix together to make 1 tsp.

Answer 7

ok no press use the flat side of a knife. I've never tried to equal the amout I just used some fresh garlic and a pinch of salt

Answer 8

you can crush the garlic with the flat side of a knife, dunno about the salt part though