How-To Peel and Mince Garlic

Chef Halee Raff teaches you how to peel and mince garlic in just a few easy steps. You'll want to start by cutting the hard end of the garlic and then crushing each clove with the flat part of your knife. Using your free hand, apply pressure to the tip of the knife so that it doesn't leave the cutting board. This helps you get a more precise slice as you roll the knife through and cut the garlic. Watch Chef Halee Raff's How-To above to follow along and learn the easiest way to peel and mince garlic.

Chef Halee Raff graduated from Johnson and Wales in 2014 with a Bachelor of Business in Food Service Management. After receiving her degree, Halee returned home to Chicago in high demand; lending her talents to well-known Chicago hot spots like Tru, Sixteen, and Naha/Brindille (all Michelin stars). She soon worked her way up to Chef de Partie and thereafter won the coveted position of Sous Chef at Band of Bohemia and then Momotaro (Boka Group). Her last position was as an Executive in the 4c Group before starting her own company amid the pandemic, Hardbittenn. At Hardbittenn, Halee offers customizable in-home dining experiences, cooking & baking classes, and offerings such as custom cakes and full lines of baked goods and pop tarts!