Mincing garlic and ginger used to be effortless. Grab a knife, chop away, done. Now? My hands remind me that nothing stays effortless forever. Painful joints make the simple act of mincing feel like a negotiation.
Finding an Easy Way
I tried everything. Garlic presses worked… for a while. Pressing ginger? Forget it. Even garlic eventually became a chore. I started using less, but my desire to keep these flavorful powerhouses in our meals pushed me to find a better solution.
The answer surprised me: the Magic Bullet. Quick. Minimal hand strength required. Easy to clean. Suddenly mincing garlic and ginger didn’t feel like a battle.
How to Mince in the Magic Bullet
Ginger:
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Peel with a spoon (or peeler/knife).
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Trim dark spots and cut into smaller pieces.
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Add to the Magic Bullet, attach the Cross Blade, pulse until minced.
Garlic:
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Peel easily with a Silicone Garlic Peeler—just roll the cloves inside the tube with your palm.
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Trim stems and any dark spots.
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Add to the Magic Bullet, attach the Cross Blade, pulse until minced.
Freeze for Quick Use
Batch mincing saves time. Scoop a teaspoon into a zip-top bag, press out air, freeze flat. Voilà—pre-measured garlic and ginger ready to toss into recipes. Date the bags to stay organized. Even better, it keeps the kitchen moving without stressing your hands.
More about using the Magic Bullet here: Uses for Magic Bullet Include Easy Meal Prep and Healthy Eating for Older Adults Easier with Meal Planning and Kitchen Gadgets
Thank you for trying the Garlic Twister, especially for ginger! If we can offer you a few tips, it may help to pre-slice the ginger into thinner discs, and then working your way down (as opposed to fully closing the unit). This should help with twisting if it’s more difficult. Additionally, crushing the garlic by hitting a clove with the Garlic Twister will also help with twisting 🙂
Hi Justin,
Thanks for your additional tips for mincing ginger with the Garlic Twister!