To peel garlic without whacking it to smithereens, immerse the clove(s) in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and the skins should fall off easily with just a gentle rub. If you’re short on time, you can also drop the cloves in boiling water for 60 seconds, drain, then peel. But then you have to wait for the water to boil and then the cloves have to cool off so you can handle them. Go with whatever form of water bath works for you.
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