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reminder that garlic actually changes depending on what you do to it, because if the cell walls are broken a chemical reaction occurs which produces allicin which is pungent and that for a smooth mild garlic flavour you must mince it with a knife.

but that if you have to blend it, add lemon juice to the blender, as that stops production of allicin

>>11847087
Garlic releases alliciin when you crush the cell walls, which is that sharp, pungent, spicy flavour it has. Different methods of cutting it releases more or less, microplaning releases the most, mincing it with a knife releatively little.

roasting it and smooshing it, none.
so it is very mild and smooth

https://www.seriouseats.com/2015/01/how-to-mince-chop-garlic-microplane-vs-garlic-press.html
Is an indepth comparison if you're curious

https://www.seriouseats.com/2015/01/how-to-mince-chop-garlic-microplane-vs-garlic-press.html

just be aware that the way you process that garlic will really effect the flavor of it

>>10366240
When you rupture the cells of garlic it causes a chemical reaction that changes its flavour. For almost everything i would rather have the knife cut garlic taste, and just use more of it, if i want it stronger. If i want punchy i'll use ginger or chilli as well.

That's only me though, presses aren't wrong, just don't kid yourself into thinking the end product is the same as if you minced it with a knife.

for a comparison between different methods;
https://www.seriouseats.com/2015/01/how-to-mince-chop-garlic-microplane-vs-garlic-press.html

>>9816055
When garlic's cells are damaged, two molecules, one called alliin and an enzyme named alliinase come into contact with each other, and together produce a new compound called allicin, which is responsible for the pungent smell we associate with garlic. The more cell damage that occurs, the more allicin is produced, and the stinkier the garlic becomes, which is why a single clove can have such varying impact on a dish depending on its form.

http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/01/how-to-mince-chop-garlic-microplane-vs-garlic-press.html