She saw this method from chef Jamie Oliver. I thought that the garlic press was a purely Soviet invention, but it turns out that it is used by chefs all over the world, and no one peels the garlic in advance!
This is especially convenient when you need to peel a lot of garlic, for example, for adjika.
So, this method is tested and works.
Now about the hidden capabilities of the garlic press.
You probably saw the hole and protrusion on the handle? But not everyone knows that they are designed for squeezing the pits out of cherries.
In the garlic press itself, you can crush not only garlic, but also peppercorns. This will give the dish a special aroma. Can also be used to juice onions, olives, capers, if you have culinary imagination.
Some even use it to crush pills. And, of course, it is well suited for crushing nuts, especially hazelnuts.
I hope you find these tips helpful!
