Cheryl wrote:
> "Joe Cilinceon" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I've noticed a difference in taste between methods. I tend to
>> press/crush with the side of a Chinese cleaver but it really depends
>> on what I'm making and how strong I want the garlic taste as to
>> press or dice. I just can't deal with the taste of garlic cut by a
>> food processor as it seems to get bitter to me.
>
> Overcooking is what makes garlic taste bitter.

I agree over cooking can also make garlic bitter. I was talking about garlic
going into an uncooked salad dressing such as a vinaigrette.

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Joe Cilinceon