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away with without sacrificing quality (and you should be too!) Peeled garlic can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for several weeks • Prechopped garlic, garlic paste, garlic juice, and other convenience products of their ilk should be roundly rejected by anyone with half a shred of good taste Just as with onions, the aromatic compounds in garlic are formed through an enzymatic chemical reaction that occurs as soon as its cells are ruptured So, to maximize garlic flavor, you need to cut it just before incorporating it into a dish Precut garlic has none of the complexity and freshness of whole garlic cloves • Garlic powder is garlic that has been dehydrated and granulated It is not a viable substitute for fresh garlic, though sprinkled on pizza or incorporated into a barbecue-style rub, it adds a unique flavor all its own Cutting Garlic Sliced garlic: Garlic should be sliced with a sharp chef’s or santoku knife To slice it, cut off the root end, then thinly slice lengthwise into slivers Sliced garlic is best when rapidly cooked until pale golden brown  ... garlic: Garlic should be sliced with a sharp chef’s or santoku knife To slice it, cut off the root end, then thinly slice lengthwise into slivers Sliced garlic is best when rapidly cooked until