Make Cooking Easier: Why a High-Quality Garlic Press Is a Must-Have in Your Kitchen

Make Cooking Easier: Why a High-Quality Garlic Press Is a Must-Have in Your Kitchen

In the world of kitchen tools, garlic presses are often underestimated. Many families still rely on the chef's knife or grater to treat garlic, but this is not the most time-saving and labor-saving way. With the upgrade of modern kitchen tools, a garlic press with reasonable design and strong material can not only greatly improve your cooking efficiency, but also reduce the residual smell on your hands. This paper will focus on the practicability of garlic press, the difference between garlic press and kitchen knives and graters, convenient operation experience, different styles and selection suggestions, and provide you with a comprehensive shopping guide combined with authoritative evaluation articles in the industry.

1, garlic press improves the efficiency of the kitchen, especially suitable for a large number of cooking.

Many chefs and housewives know that cutting garlic with a knife is flexible, but when the recipe needs 10 petals or more, the process of cutting garlic will become boring and inefficient. The garlic press can accomplish the same task in a few seconds.

According to Epicurious test, Eahuart stainless steel garlic squeezer, which performed best in blind test, can squeeze out two complete garlic cloves at a time with almost no waste.

In contrast, the cutter needs to be chopped repeatedly, and the grater is easy to cause the garlic paste to adhere, and the cleaning is more complicated.

Conclusion: For users who often cook stews, pasta and garlic spices, garlic press can significantly save preparation time.

2, garlic press and kitchen knives, grater difference.

Some people think that the garlic press is a "chicken rib tool", and knives and graters are enough. But in fact, their functions and effects are not exactly the same.

1) Cutter: It is suitable for a small amount of minced garlic, which can control the degree of chopping, but its efficiency is low, so it is not suitable for handling a large amount of garlic. 

2) grater: It can be ground into fine garlic paste, but it is easy for fingers to touch garlic juice, and there are still safety risks. 

3) garlic press: simple in structure, time-saving and labor-saving, garlic juice is fully released, and the taste is more intense, and direct contact with garlic cloves is avoided.

The editor of Bon Appétit pointed out: If you often cook dishes with garlic flavor (such as garlic butter and garlic paste), the garlic press is more efficient and hygienic than knives and graters.

Conclusion: The three have their own advantages and disadvantages, but the garlic press is more suitable for the pursuit of efficient and clean daily home cooking.

3, the modern garlic press is better in convenience.

In the past, the garlic press was difficult to clean and could only press one clove of garlic at a time. But modern design has solved these problems:

Self-cleaning design: for example, Eahuart Garject Lite can automatically push out the garlic skin after pressing garlic, without picking up the residue by hand.

Dishwasher cleaning: Stainless steel garlic press generally supports dishwasher cleaning, greatly reducing the cleaning burden.

Ergonomic handle: the wide handle can disperse the pressure, even if you press 20 cloves of garlic at a time, you won't feel sore hands.

According to the evaluation of The Spruce Eats, the modern garlic press is far superior to the old one ten years ago in design and cleaning convenience.

4, garlic press style and material selection

Garlic squeezers on the market mainly include the following categories:

1) Stainless steel garlic press (such as Eahuart Pro series): durable, rust-proof, dishwasher-washable, suitable for long-term use.

2） Lightweight plastic/aluminum alloy models (e.g. Eahuart Lite series): affordable, cleverly designed, but slightly less durable.

3) Swing garlic press (such as Eahuart Rocker): Unique appearance, suitable for light use.

4) Kit combination (e.g. Eahuart Kitchen Set): includes garlic peeling tube and brush, suitable for novice users.

Purchase suggestion: If the pursuit of durability and professionalism → choose all stainless steel models. If the budget is limited → choose a plastic/metal mixture with high cost performance. If you pay more attention to the appearance and kitchen style → you can consider swinging.

5, garlic press health and cooking value

Scientific research shows that garlic will release more Allicin after being crushed, which has antioxidant and antibacterial effects.

• Healthline pointed out: Crushed garlic can activate the active ingredients in it, which is helpful to cardiovascular health and immunity improvement.
• When cutting garlic with a knife, the garlic juice is easy to lose, and the taste and nutrition may not be as full as that of the garlic press.

Conclusion: The garlic press not only makes cooking more efficient, but also retains more nutritional value.

6. Consumer Choice and User Word of Mouth

Consumers generally pay attention to the following points when buying garlic presses: 

• Durability: Cheap garlic crushers often deform or break after several uses. 
• Cleaning difficulty: Tools that are difficult to clean are often shelved. 
• Cost-effective: products with reasonable price but durability are more popular.

According to The 7 Very Best Garlic Presses by New York Magazine. In 2000+ user reviews, durability and convenience of cleaning are the keys to determining satisfaction.

Summary

A high-quality garlic press is not a "useless single tool", but a practical device that can really improve kitchen efficiency and ensure the flavor and nutrition of ingredients. Compared with knives and graters, garlic press has obvious advantages in efficiency, labor saving and hygiene. With the improvement of modern design, the garlic press is no longer difficult to clean or easily damaged, but has become a durable and worthwhile kitchen tool.

Final suggestion: 

Cook a lot often → choose Eahuart stainless steel garlic press. 

Occasionally use, limited budget → choose Eahuart Lite series. 

Novice or gift → choose Eahuart Kitchen Set. 

No matter which one you choose, the garlic press will be a small but efficient helper in your kitchen.