Life Hack: How To Peel Garlic In A Matter Of Seconds (Using Just A Jar)

Garlic might make your dinner taste great, but it can also be a right faff to peel.

Luckily for you, the guys at Diply have shared this awesome trick which shows how to remove the white, outer layer from garlic in a matter of seconds.

And all you need to do it is a jar.

So how, you ask, can this magnificent feat be achieved?

Simply place your garlic in said jar, screw on the lid and shake to your heart's content - it's essentially food preparation and a workout in one.

Next, take your garlic out of the jar and, rather amazingly, its outer layer should simply fall off.

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