It is known that ordinary garlic has a specific smell and is not very pleasant to taste. Despite these properties, it is popular with lovers of tasty and wholesome food. It is used both in pure form and as a food supplement (seasoning).
Without garlic, you can’t cook such famous national dishes as Ukrainian borsch, spicy Korean salad, original Italian pasta, as well as Asian roll and our Russian dishes.
Thanks to the addition of garlic to some types of domestic salads, the latter acquire a specific taste, attracting lovers of tasty and healthy food.
Disassembly and preparation
Garlic product is stored, as a rule, in the form of whole heads (onions - according to the old dictionary) in a special bowl that provides good ventilation and long-term preservation.
Attention! Some housewives store it with ready-made slices (or “cloves”), laying it in wicker dishes.
Regardless of the storage method, under certain circumstances (due to violations of the moisture regime and a number of other reasons), the garlic begins to dry and rot. This misfortune forces the hostess to sort out the garlic. The procedure ensures safety.
Select dry heads that are suitable. After that, divide them into separate slices, which then clean.
Effective ways to peel dry garlic
Table-knife
This technique is used by cooks in the kitchens if the already selected cloves of dried garlic are selected for the dish. A separate slice is placed on a cutting board, after which a knife is taken and the flat part is pressed on it with the palm of your hand.
As a result, the dry husk of the clove bursts, and for complete cleaning it is enough to pry it with the knife tip and remove.
Important! If you have a knife with a wide blade, you can clean several teeth at once.
According to professional chefs, through the use of this method, the product takes on a convenient shape and becomes more aromatic.
Jar and bowl
The method is suitable only for well-dried cloves. They are placed in a cleanly washed and dried glass jar or bowl with a lid. For this method, a small saucepan is also suitable.
The container with slices is shaken vigorously for a minute or two. Upon completion of the procedure, the contents of the jar will be divided into two parts: husk and pure product.
Manual cleaning
With this method, as in the previous one, only garlic that was well dried can be freed from the husk. Divide the onion into small slices, and then take each and roll on a flat surface of the board or tabletop, pressing on them with a palm.
Another variation of the method is to roll slices between two palms. After this, the husk is sifted out between the fingers, and well-cleared cloves remain on the palm.
Special devices
- garlic
- A special silicone cleaner, made in the form of a small napkin with jagged edges, works on the same principle.
- First, garlic cloves are placed on a napkin, which is folded into a tube, and then rolled several times with the palm of your hand on a hard and even surface.
- Unlike the previous example, there is no trace of garlic left on the hands.You can buy such a device in a specialized department of a supermarket.
Purification of poorly dried (raw) garlic
Cold water
When storing garlic in a humid environment (in the refrigerator, for example), it dampens after a while. Previous cleaning methods will no longer work, but water will do just fine.
Before using this method, place the separated cloves in a clean container, fill with cold water and leave for half an hour. At the end of time, the husk will get wet and lag behind without assistance.
Boiling water or microwave
Another cleaning method using boiling water. To do this, throw the divided slices into boiling water or pour them with boiling water for about 2 minutes.
Then just click on the cloves with some effort, after which the husk will rebound by itself. Some housewives use the microwave, placing slices in the working chamber for 20 seconds. After that, they are easily cleaned by hand.
Important! Use the last two methods if garlic is intended for pickles and pickles. This is explained by the fact that during heat treatment, useful substances and aroma are lost.
For high-quality cleansing, read the recommendations of experienced housewives.
Useful Tips
When cleaning garlic, observe the following rules:
- To avoid discomfort, it is not recommended to touch and wipe the eyes.
- At the end of the work, wash your palms well in a salt composition.
- To remove a pungent odor, use a slice of lemon or vegetable oil.
You can get rid of the aroma of garlic with the help of household chemicals. In this case, one should not forget about hand protection after contact with these funds. You can use a nourishing cream. After processing the garlic, wash all the dishes with a solution of baking soda mixed with salt.
In conclusion, a few words that for cooking it is better to use garlic, which did not have time to sprout. Sprouted product has lost most of its nutrients. For long-term storage, peeled cloves are placed in a clean and dry glass jar. It should be stored in the refrigerator.
Compliance with all the rules guarantees the safety of a valuable garlic product and the possibility of its use in critical situations associated with weakened immunity (especially in winter).
From the history! From ancient times it was believed that garlic repels evil spirits. They made amulets in the form of garlands, which were hung throughout the house.
Since garlic is in demand as a food product, the question of its proper and quick cleaning at home, it matters to the hostess.
The bactericidal properties of garlic are known to both children and adults. Do not wait for a period of viral diseases, use it. It acts not only as a natural antibiotic, but also as a means of preventing cancer and heart disease.
