People are losing their minds over this genius garlic peeling hack!
- Publish date
- Wednesday, 19 Jun 2019, 10:34AM

There's no denying that when it comes to cooking, removing the thin papery skin from garlic can be time-consuming and fiddly.
Professional chefs and at-home cooks swear by many different methods — from shaking garlic in a container to smashing garlic cloves on a cutting board.
But now a new video - which was posted on Twitter - has revealed the quickest and most foolproof way to peel garlic, and it doesn't involve tedious scraping or foul-smelling fingers.
This enlightening kitchen hack is super easy and will unarguably save time when it comes to preparing garlic for a meal.
The video shows someone using a knife, or a pointed blade, to stab the individual cloves from the head. They then pull out each clove quickly and easily from the bulb.
As someone who makes a lot of Korean food, this is the best method for getting garlic peeled!
— 𝖛𝖆𝖑𝖊𝖓𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖆 ✣ 𝖑𝖔𝖗𝖉 🌑 (@VPestilenZ) June 17, 2019
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"As someone who makes a lot of Korean food, this is the best method for getting garlic peeled!" the caption read.
Social media users took to the comments to explain their minds had been "blown" by the revelation, with some calling it a "culinary moon landing".
Since it was shared two days ago, the clip has been viewed more than 19.7 million times.
OK. I just tested this. I think it *could* work w/ a little more practice, but there’s a definite learning curve, and I think you at least have to peel the top layer first.
— Meghan Elizabeth (@BitterMeg) June 17, 2019
(Ignore my grown-out manicure and #BelowDeck in the background. Though both are v on-brand for me, tbh.) pic.twitter.com/CxAHVbd2Ov
Garlic is known for its numerous health benefits, with bulbs containing vitamins C, B6 and other antioxidants.
Some evidence has also suggested that garlic may be effective against cholesterol, common colds, and high blood pressure.
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