TechniquesJacques Pépin on How to Chop GarlicJacques Pepin reveals his expert technique.1. Smash an entire head of garlic with the heel of your hand.2. Continue to smash garlic head until cloves break apart. (If garlic has been stored in a cool, dry environment, this will happen quickly.)3. Working with 1 clove at a time and using a chef's knife, gently press the flat side of the blade against garlic to crush it.4. Holding one end of the clove with one hand, gently tap it with the knife to release it from its skin.ADVERTISEMENTADAD5. Chop the garlic, rocking the knife back and forth to produce a coarse paste. See all of our Jacques Pepin galleries.Keep ReadingPalestinian Lamb Stew with Sumac, Chard, and ChickpeasBy LAILA EL-HADDADPastéis de Bacalhau (Cod Cakes)By SAVEUR EDITORSSaltfish Souse and BakesBy LELANI LEWISGuinness PunchBy LELANI LEWISEscovitch FishBy LELANI LEWISCuban PicadilloBy SANDRA A. GUTIERREZGarlicky Corn Nuts with Cheese CrispsBy KAT PETONITOHurricane CocktailBy KIRK ESTOPINALA Brief Guide to the Wide, Wonderful World of Korean Rice CakesBy JIA H. JUNGSee AllContinue to Next StoryADVERTISEMENTADAD