How to mince garlic with using a clove

I got this tip off of www.ehow.com. I need to learn how to do this since the recipe for Ratatouille calls for it. I may go look for a mincer. It seems the best way. :)

Although potent, garlic is one of the most singular spices and uber important when called for in a recipe. Fresh garlic is always your best option, but how do you get it out of that funny-looking clove?

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 
   
   
   Step 1
   Break off one section. Press hard pushing sideways. The first one is the hardest.
   
2. 
   
   
   Step 2
   Lay the wedge flat on a hard surface (counter-top or cutting board).
   
3. 
   
   
   Step 3
   
   
   
    
   Press down with your thumb on the side of the wedge until the outer waxy casing begins to crack.
   
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   Step 4
   
   
   
    
   Peel off casing. Be sure to get it all; there are usually many layers.
   
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   Step 5
   
   
   
    
   Place in mincer.
   
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   Step 6
   
   
   
    
   Crank handle to press the garlic through.
   
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   Step 7
   
   
   
    
   Scrape off with a knife.
   
8. 
   
   
   Step 8
   Repeat steps 6 and 7 until entire garlic wedge had been minced.
   
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   Step 9
   
   
   
    
   If you do not have a mincer, cut wedge as finely as possible. Then press down with the flat side of the knife to release the juices.