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Author Topic: HOW TO PEEL LOTS OF GARLIC BULBS QUICKLY  (read 23,502 times)

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The discussion centers around a method for quickly peeling garlic bulbs by shaking them in a container, which several users found effective. While some participants reported success with the technique, others experienced mixed results, suggesting that factors like the type of container and the shaking method may influence effectiveness. A consensus emerged that adding weights, such as power balls, could enhance the peeling process.

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Offline Martinwhynot

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HOW TO PEEL LOTS OF GARLIC BULBS QUICKLY
« on: December 30, 2012, 08:11 PM »
Tried this one last night to outrageous success  ;D

Place the unpeeled garlic bulbs into a largeish container with a lid on.  You then vigorously shake the container about like it's a cocktail shaker for around a minute.  I did 250gms of bulbs last night in seconds.  The result is that the skins get rubbed off by the friction inside the container - simply pick out the skins from the bulbs, voila!

Enjoy, no more using the side of a knife and pressing down, etc, etc.

Martin
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Offline Yousef

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Re: HOW TO PEEL LOTS OF GARLIC BULBS QUICKLY
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2012, 08:18 PM »
Nice tip. Thanks
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Re: HOW TO PEEL LOTS OF GARLIC BULBS QUICKLY
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2012, 09:13 PM »
This works! Which is surprising, because it can be a booger to peel. Nice one Martin.
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Offline Martinwhynot

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Re: HOW TO PEEL LOTS OF GARLIC BULBS QUICKLY
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2012, 09:20 PM »
Pleasure's all mine!
I haven't posted here for a while but got such a lot from Panpot's contributions; this is a tiny input by me but more to follow...curries with alcohol added! Big in my local BIR in Central Scotland.
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Offline RubyDoo

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Re: HOW TO PEEL LOTS OF GARLIC BULBS QUICKLY
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2012, 09:28 PM »
Mmmmmm. Tried this the other day and nothing happened. Perhaps wrong type of containers or I didn't shake long or hard enough  >:(
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Offline Martinwhynot

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Re: HOW TO PEEL LOTS OF GARLIC BULBS QUICKLY
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2012, 09:37 PM »
It is hard work! But easier than peeling them individually.
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Re: HOW TO PEEL LOTS OF GARLIC BULBS QUICKLY
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2012, 09:41 PM »
I assume you separated the cloves first?
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Offline Martinwhynot

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Re: HOW TO PEEL LOTS OF GARLIC BULBS QUICKLY
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2012, 09:51 PM »
Yessir, just split them up into individual bulbs. I found that a tall plastic tumbler thingy from Tupperware worked well as it allowed for lots of up and down movement as I shook like CRAZY!
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Offline DalPuri

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Re: HOW TO PEEL LOTS OF GARLIC BULBS QUICKLY
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2012, 09:54 PM »
Ive tried this method a few times but it never really worked for me.
It could be down to the size of the bowl(s) used.

http://sciencefare.org/2011/11/16/for-love-of-garlic/
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« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2012, 10:28 PM »
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