Julia Child Method of Preparing Garlic
Master the art of flawless garlic preparation with the Julia Child method—a simple yet game-changing technique that guarantees perfectly peeled cloves every time. By briefly blanching fresh garlic in boiling water and shocking it in ice water, this process softens the skins for effortless removal while preserving the integrity of the cloves. In just 10 minutes, you'll have six pristine garlic cloves ready for crushing, chopping, or adding whole to your favorite dishes. Ideal for any recipe that calls for freshly peeled garlic, this method embodies both efficiency and elegance in the kitchen, echoing Julia Child’s timeless culinary expertise. Perfect your prep work and elevate your cooking today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups ice water
Instructions
Separate 6 garlic cloves from their bulb and carefully remove any loose, papery skin.
Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan.
Add the garlic cloves to the boiling water and blanch them for 30 seconds. This helps loosen the skins for easier peeling.
Immediately remove the garlic cloves from the boiling water using a slotted spoon or strainer and transfer them to a bowl of 2 cups ice water to cool them quickly.
Once cooled, gently squeeze each garlic clove to remove the skin. The blanching process ensures the cloves remain intact while softening the outer layers.
Trim the root end of each peeled garlic clove, if necessary, and discard any remaining tough bits.
The garlic is now prepared and ready to be used in your recipe—crush, chop, mince, or use whole as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
27 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 72 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
