How to Mince
When mincing, you'll want to cut the ingredient (garlic, shallot, ginger, etc.) as small as possible.

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Step 1
Smash garlic cloves with the flat side of your knife; remove the peel.
Step 2
Thinly slice the cloves lengthwise.
Step 3
Cut across the vertical slices, then rock your knife back and forth over the cut pieces to mince further.
Step 4
If you want to turn minced garlic into a paste, sprinkle with kosher salt, then mash with the flat side of the knife.