Chef A and Chef B are discussing garlic. Chef A says adding peppercorns to garlic makes it easier to mash. Chef B says adding salt to garlic makes it easier to mash. Which chef is correct?

Question

Question 6 options:

A)

Chef B is correct.

B)

Both chefs are correct.

C)

Chef A is correct.

D)

Neither chef is correct.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B) Both chefs are correct.

Adding peppercorns to garlic can provide a textural change that makes garlic easier to mash, while adding salt can help break down the cellular structure of garlic, which also makes it easier to mash. Both ingredients can contribute to the mashing process in different ways.