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    In the Kitch » Recipes » 30 Minutes or Less

    Updated: Jun 10, 2024 · Published: Nov 12, 2018 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    How to Slice Garlic

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    Sliced garlic on cutting board with text overlay that says 'how to easily slice garlic'.

    Check out this guide on how to slice garlic like a professional chef, including the techniques for peeling and slicing thin slices.

    Garlic bulbs on wooden plate.

    Garlic is a favorite food of many who can appreciate its robust, bitter and spicy flavor. With a multitude of uses in dishes from all across the world, you'd have to look far and wide for someone who doesn't love this little plant.

    But while many can appreciate garlic for its flavor, they're not as likely to make use of it fresh in their cooking. This might have something to do with how simple it is to sprinkle your dish with some garlic powder instead.

    Whether you use a sharp knife or a mandolin for those paper thin cuts, learning how to chop garlic and slice garlic is a must for every chef.

    You can choose between vertical and horizontal slices; in any case, always protect your fingers!

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    • Gather These Items
    • Step #1. Peel the Garlic
    • Step #2. Slice the Garlic Vertically
    • Step #3. Slice the Garlic Horizontally
    • Step #4. Ready to Use
    • More Kitchen Tutorials to Consider
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    Gather These Items

    Garlic bulb and cloves on wooden table.
    • garlic cloves - as many as the recipe calls for
    • small paring knife
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board

    Step #1. Peel the Garlic

    Garlic clove skin getting peeled with small knife.

    Remove the garlic peel using a small knife. Or, you can use this awesome trick to peel an entire garlic bulb in 20 seconds!

    Step #2. Slice the Garlic Vertically

    Woman's hands slicing garlic clove with small knife.

    Carefully cut the clove into thin vertical slices using a small knife, keeping fingers away.

    Alternatively, you can use a mandolin and slide the garlic down the mandolin using a hand guard.

    Step #3. Slice the Garlic Horizontally

    Thin slices of garlic on cutting board with a knife.

    Credit: Photo by depositphotos.com

    To make horizontal slices instead, lay the garlic clove on its side on the cutting board. Use a chef's knife to make thin slices from the top of the clove to the bottom.

    Again, a mandolin can also be used for horizontal slices.

    Step #4. Ready to Use

    Sliced garlic on cutting board.

    Use the sliced garlic to add to stir fries (such as my kimchi udon stir fry) and roasted vegetables or make garlic chips.

    Now that you've got the skills you'll need to slice garlic like a pro, why not learn how to roast garlic.

    While any kind of precise knife skills can be a bit intimidating, all you need is a little practice and some reliable tools to master your craft. A garlic mandolin or a sharp knife can both be a great tool for those paper thin garlic slices.

    Sliced garlic on cutting board.

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    If you tried this tutorial for How to Slice Garlic or any other recipe on my website, please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. And please share the post!

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    Sliced garlic.

    How to Slice Garlic

    Joss Dyckson
    Check out how to slice garlic like a professional chef, including the techniques for peeling and slicing.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Condiment, Flavoring
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1
    Calories 4 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 garlic clove

    Instructions
     

    • Remove the garlic peel using a small paring knife.
      Garlic clove skin getting peeled with small knife.
    • Vertical Slices: Carefully cut the clove into thin vertical slices using a small knife, keeping fingers away. Alternatively, you can use a mandolin and slide the garlic down the mandolin using a hand guard.
      Woman's hands slicing garlic clove with small knife.
    • Horizontal Slices: To make horizontal slices, lay the garlic clove on its side on the cutting board. Use a knife to make thin slices from the top of the clove to the bottom.
      Thin slices of garlic on cutting board with a knife.
    • Your garlic slices are ready to be used.
      Sliced garlic on cutting board.

    Equipment

    • Small knife
    • Cutting board

    Notes

    • Use the sliced garlic to add to stir fries and roasted vegetables or make garlic chips.
    • Always remember to protect your fingers.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 4kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 0.3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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