Garlic can add great flavor to dishes and can even make the difference between an ordinary plate and a culinary masterpiece if well prepared. However, garlic on the hands is not something that feels very pleasant. To remove the unwelcome garlic odor from your hands after peeling and chopping, consider the following:
Once you finish working with the garlic, take a steel spoon or knife, and under a stream of water (lukewarm if possible), gently rub your fingers. It is important that the material you use is steel, as it has the capacity to absorb the essence of garlic, among other things.
Another commonly recommended method is to use a bit of pure lemon juice, pass it over your hands, and rub your fingers with a lettuce leaf.
In either of these two options, try not to rub your hands against each other, as this will only embed the aroma further. Instead, rinse your fingers individually.
