Garlic press

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Garlic Press

A Garlic Press (pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrlɪk prɛs/) is a kitchen tool designed to crush garlic cloves efficiently by forcing them through a grid of small holes, usually with some type of piston.

Etymology

The term "Garlic Press" is derived from the English words "garlic" and "press". "Garlic" comes from the Old English garleac, meaning "spear leek". The term "press" comes from the Latin pressare, meaning "to press".

Usage

Many cooks prefer using a garlic press to mince their garlic because it's a quicker way to get finely crushed garlic, rather than mincing it by hand. Garlic presses also have the advantage of being able to crush the garlic directly into the pan or mixing bowl.

Related Terms

  • Garlic: A species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion.
  • Kitchen Utensil: A small handheld tool used for food preparation.
  • Mince: To cut or grind food into very small pieces, typically in a machine with revolving blades.
  • Piston: A disk or short cylinder fitting closely within a tube in which it moves up and down against a liquid or gas, used in an internal combustion engine to derive motion, or in a pump to impart motion.

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