Add the chile flakes and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the greens, season with salt and cook, tossing, until they are beginning to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.

6. CHOP AND MINCE. Chopping and mincing are alternatives to crushing. Chopped garlic is coarser and in larger bits. Minced garlic is simply garlic that has been chopped to smaller bits.

Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta. Meanwhile, in a large (12-inch), deep skillet over medium heat, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil and the garlic until it begins to sizzle.

Instructions Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 300°F (150°C) to warm up while you prepare the crackers. Season the Crackers: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder ...

Add the scallion whites and cook, stirring, until most of the garlic is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, breaking up any clumps, followed by the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce and ¼ ...

Toast garlic, tossing occasionally, until skins are darkened on all sides and cloves are softened, 12–15 minutes. Let cool. Step 2 Peel garlic; discard skins and transfer cloves to a blender.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add ginger and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and very fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully pierce Thai chiles using the tip of a ...