12 August 2015 Garlic Crushing

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To obtain maximum nutritional benefits of garlic it should be crushed for a minimum of 15 minutes prior to use.Garlic crushers are almost useless, in that they are usually too small for the clove and are difficult to clean. I have a tortilla press so decided to use it. It works well and is quick.To remove the skin of the cloves a Folgers coffee container is used, since it has ridges inside which bump the clove when shaken and loosens the skin.The crushed garlic was fried at low heatin butter in a cast iron frying pan. This particular batch was used to garnish a baked potato. Photos depict the process.