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Garlic: 4 cuts, 4 strengths

Same clove, mildest to sharpest

Garlic: 4 cuts, 4 strengths - Same clove, mildest to sharpest

Cutting breaks the garlic's cells. The more cells broken, the sharper it tastes raw. Cooking softens every cut.

  • Whole clove — Mildest. Roast it whole until soft and sweet.
  • Sliced — Medium. Good in stir-fries and with pasta.
  • Minced — Strong. Spreads evenly through a sauce.
  • Paste (pressed or grated) — Sharpest raw. A little is enough in dressings and dips.

The order is for raw garlic and is a guide: cloves differ. Cooking mellows all four. Text and pictures were made with AI.

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