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 ReadingHow to Trim an ArtichokeBy BENJAMIN KEMPERThai Sugar CookiesBy AUSTIN BUSHThai Fried ChickenBy AUSTIN BUSHArtichoke Bruschetta with Capers and Cherry TomatoesBy KATIE REICHERJacques Pépin’s Artichokes HelenBy JACQUES PÉPINTurkish Braised Artichokes with Peas and Candied LemonBy GAMZE INECELIChilled Tomato-Strawberry SoupBy MICHAŁ KORKOSZSpaghetti all’Assassina (‘Killer’ Spaghetti)By DAN PASHMANArayes (Meat-Stuffed Pitas)By SAYAT OZYILMAZSee AllContinue to Next StoryADVERTISEMENTADAD