Crush
Pressing down hard on food to break its structure open. Usually with the flat of a knife blade on garlic. Releases juices and oils more intensely than slicing.
Used for
- garlic
- ginger
- lemongrass
- peppercorns
In the kitchen
- Use flat of the blade.
- Lean your palm weight into it.
- Peel falls right off garlic.
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