Ikea's$8 Stainless Steel Garlic Press Makes Prepping Garlic Effortless
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If you cook often, you know garlic is one of those ingredients that can make or break your patience. Between the sticky fingers, peeling and fine chopping, it's a small task that somehow turns messy every time. That's why a solid garlic press is worth its weight in stainless steel.
Ikea's Koncis Garlic Press is a must-have tool. It's a simple, sturdy press that handles unpeeled cloves with ease. For $7.99, it'll outlast most of what's in your utensil drawer.
Koncis Stainless Steel Garlic Press, $7.99 at Ikea
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Made from stainless steel and nickel-plated aluminum, Ikea's Koncis press is designed for daily use without the squeaks, jams, or bending issues commonly found in cheaper models.
The removable insert allows you to clean out any leftover garlic without having to fish around with a knife tip, and it's strong enough to crush unpeeled cloves in one press—something even pricier models struggle with.
It's not perfect—some users say the handle feels a bit small or the hinge can corrode if left wet—but the overall consensus is that this thing is one of the best kitchen purchases you'll ever make.
It gets nearly all the garlic where it belongs—in your food, not stuck in the press. Many home cooks say theirs has lasted for over a decade, earning it a "buy it for life" reputation that few $8 tools can claim.
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Press, Rinse, Repeat: The Easiest Way to Use It
For best results, don't bother peeling your cloves—the Koncis is designed to handle the skins. Just load a clove, press firmly, and scrape off the minced garlic with a knife or spoon. The leftover peel pops out in one piece, saving you from the sticky-finger cleanup that turns so many people off from fresh garlic.
Beyond garlic, this press can also handle small chunks of ginger, shallots or even olives if you're making tapenade. It's compact enough to store anywhere, easy to hand-wash, and doesn't require the space or effort of a mini food processor.
Good cooking comes down to tools you can count on, not how much you spend. The Koncis delivers solid results every time and feels just as sturdy after years of use as it did the day you bought it.
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