Video: How to Peel Garlic

Garlic is a staple in the Latin kitchen. Used in sofrito bases, for adobo, to flavor marinades, stews, and soups. The aroma of sauteed garlic wafting from the kitchen makes our mouths water. But peeling the paper thin skin off garlic cloves can be frustrating and tedious. Not anymore! With this quick and easy way to peel garlic, you'll never turn to that jarred stuff again. 

In this quick cooking video, TLK vlogger Melissa Bailey shows you peel garlic quickly, easily, and with no mess. Got a minute? That's all it takes!

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Now that you know how to peel garlic in just one minute, try it in one of our favorite recipes: Ajo Dulce, Smoked Chorizo Scrambled Eggs Over Garlicky Kale Brown Rice, and Cayenne and Garlic Infused Olive Oil. 

Melissa Bailey, amateur chef and the award winning blogger behind HungryFoodLove.com, is spicing up The Latin Kitchen with a series of fun, one-minute videos that teach you how to easily work with your favorite Latin ingredients and cook your favorite Latin recipes. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Melissa now lives in upstate New York with her husband and daughter. In 2013 she was named Best Latin@ Food Blogger by LATISM, a national non-profit that recognizes the best Latino influencers in the digital space. Her blog was also voted number 5 top recipe blog in TheKitchn’s 2013 annual Homies Awards. In addition to offering tasty recipes, HungryFoodLove.com raises awareness and funds that provide aid to impoverished children in the Dominican Republic.