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 ReadingKadhaBy ROMY GILLBanana-Mango Smoothie with Fresh TurmericBy ROMY GILLTurmeric-Ginger Fish BakeBy ROMY GILLBesan Cheela (Chickpea Pancakes)By ROMY GILLWe Should All Be Cooking with Fresh TurmericBy ROMY GILLMixed Seed Upside-Down CakeBy ALEX TESTEREPastrami and Sauerkraut BucatiniBy ALI ROSENHow to Trim an ArtichokeBy SAVEUR EDITORSThai Sugar CookiesBy AUSTIN BUSHSee AllContinue to Next StoryADVERTISEMENTADAD