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Tip: Quickly Peel a Head of Garlic...With Your Microwave

You've probably already seen the video demonstrating how easy it is to peel a head of garlic using two bowls, but here's another method to try. All it takes about 20 seconds and a microwave.

Heat a head of garlic in a microwave for about 20 seconds and the cloves will slide right out of their skins with no mess and no sticky garlic juices. This tip reminds me of a similar trick that uses the microwave to shuck corn — so now I'm looking around the kitchen wondering what else I can peel with the help of my microwave. Chickpeas, perhaps?

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Posted by Anjali Prasertong

Anjali is a former private chef who is currently pursuing a graduate degree in nutrition, with plans to become a registered dietitian. You can read more of her health-focused writing at http://www.eatyrgreens.com/.
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Comments (3)

Is this the correct video?

I've been using the "Two Bowls" method ever since I discovered it. (Well, not exactly, usually a bowl and a pot lid, but it works just about as well)

I'll give this a try. The only downside I'm seeing is that my toddler son isn't going to be as entertained by it.

Impressive, if it works as well as the video, I'm in!