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 ReadingCaldo de Cabeza de Pescado con Chochoyotes (Fish Head Soup with Masa Dumplings)By OBED VALLEJOHong Shao Yu (Red-Cooked Fish)By TONY TANBlanquette de Poisson (Fish in Cream Sauce)By SIMONE BOUHOURSBaked Fish with Chermoula and Onion FarofaBy MANU BUFFARAUdon PalabokBy ABI BALINGITGrilled Catfish with Beurre Blanc and Maque ChouxBy DAVID GUASPalestinian Lamb Stew with Sumac, Chard, and ChickpeasBy LAILA EL-HADDADPastéis de Bacalhau (Cod Cakes)By SAVEUR EDITORSSaltfish Souse and BakesBy LELANI LEWISSee AllContinue to Next StoryADVERTISEMENTADAD