Peeling garlic one clove at a time is slow and annoying. Don’t waste time picking at the skin with your nails.
Cut the garlic bulb in half horizontally. Turn the cut side down, then press or tap it firmly with the flat side of a knife. The cloves will loosen, and the garlic skin will come off with very little effort.
This works because cutting the garlic exposes the cloves, while the pressure from the knife breaks the grip between the skin and the garlic. Instead of peeling each clove manually, you loosen everything at once. Faster prep & less mess!
Source: @Quickdvic
