Topic: How to peel a whole head of garlic in less than 10 seconds

[currymonster]

I haven't tried this yet but the commenters seem to approve

http://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/video-How-to-Peel-a-Head-of-Garlic-in-Less-Than-10-Seconds

[artistpaul]

nice one !!!!

well spotted and very useful

Paul

[daddyL]

It works a treat but.... what the hell am I going to do with all this garlic tonight 

[curryhell]

I haven't tried this yet but the commenters seem to approve

http://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/video-How-to-Peel-a-Head-of-Garlic-in-Less-Than-10-Seconds

Now that is a golden nugget . If it works, how easy garlic puree will be in future . 95% of time spent on it is pealing the little blighters

[Razor]

That is amazing, I've just got to give this a go.  Don't suppose it would work with ginger too?  ;D

[Peripatetic Phil]

That is amazing, I've just got to give this a go.  Don't suppose it would work with ginger too?  ;D

It is indeed, amazing, and it does work : I have just tried it (albeit with less than a full head).  A few caveats -- it is essential that you can get a good comfortable grip on the basins (or whatever); I used a heavy aluminium casserole with Pyrex lid, and I found it difficult to hold and tiring to shake -- I got lactic acid build up way before the ten seconds was up.  That apart, it definitely works, and is now incorporated into my chef's armoury of techniques.

** Phil.

[Cory Ander]

I have just tried it (albeit with less than a full head)....it is essential that you can get a good comfortable grip.......I found it difficult to hold and tiring to shake -- I got lactic acid build up way before the ten seconds was up!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

You have NO idea how much that's begging for a Smart Alec "come back" Phil! 

Change hands and you're probably good for another 10 seconds!  ;D ;D ;D

[daddyL]

I have just tried it (albeit with less than a full head)....it is essential that you can get a good comfortable grip.......I found it difficult to hold and tiring to shake -- I got lactic acid build up way before the ten seconds was up!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

You have NO idea how much that's begging for a Smart Alec "come back" Phil! 

Change hands and you're probably good for another 10 seconds!  ;D ;D ;D

I didnt change hands I got the wife to do it 

[Peripatetic Phil]

Change hands and you're probably good for another 10 seconds!  ;D ;D ;D

"Change hands" ?!  I'm already using two hands, and even those aren't really enough to get a good grip !

[natterjak]

I haven't tried this yet but the commenters seem to approve

http://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/video-How-to-Peel-a-Head-of-Garlic-in-Less-Than-10-Seconds

What en excellent tip, very good timesaver. Will try it asap!