11735 How to Mince Garlic and Ginger Thu Jul 02 13:16:00 -0700 2009 http://www.chow.com/stories/11735 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:16:00 GMT A Microplane is much easier to use than a knife A Microplane is much easier to use than a knife. http://www.chow.com none 14 CHOW Tip 1

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How to Mince Garlic and Ginger

Top Chef Season 4 winner Stephanie Izard uses a Microplane to prepare garlic and ginger for cooking, not a knife. It’s much easier to get a fine mince (ban the chunks), plus it’s quicker.

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