Bright, tangy and just the right umph to add to your favorite dishes, this garlic ginger paste brings the FLAVOR and will be your new secret ingredient!
Why This Recipe Works
- Easy
- Fast
- Keeps in the Fridge for quite a while!
Here’s How It’s Done
Watch the full video “Garlic Ginger Paste” over on the Loaves and Dishes YouTube Channel
STEP 1.
Peel your ginger and garlic.
STEP 2.
Throw it in the food processor with some oil and salt and give it a whiz!
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Salt
- Olive Oil
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
What Is Garlic Ginger Paste Used For?
It’s used mostly in international kitchens as a flavor element. It is paired with veggies and in sauces.
You’ll often find it in Indian dishes, however, I’ve been using it in just about anything I use a minced garlic in and we LOVE IT!
Keep your eyes peeled at Loaves and Dishes for a chicken recipe that uses this paste and WHOOOO WEEEEE is it ever good!
How Long Does It Keep?
This paste will keep for a couple of weeks sealed in the refrigerator. No worries, you’ll use it all before then!
What If I Don’t Have a Food Processor?
If you don’t have a food processor, of course, it is fine to use a blender or other food chopper.
You can also use a microplane for both the ginger and the garlic.
What Can I Use Instead of Garlic Ginger Paste?
If you aren’t crazy about the idea of using this, that’s fine, just use either garlic or ginger. Honestly though, give this a try before you say no. You won’t be sorry.
When Do I Add Garlic Ginger Paste When I’m Cooking?
You’ll want to add this near the end of a saute so that the garlic and ginger don’t over cook. At the same time, be sure they get a little saute to take the sharp edge off.
Can I Freeze Garlic Ginger Paste?
No, don’t freeze it. It changes the consistency and makes it watery.
Just make it up fresh and use it from the fridge. It keeps a nice long time.
TIPS and TRICKS
- You’ll want equal amounts of garlic and ginger. To achieve this, you could weigh them or just “eyeball it” which is what I do.
- After you have made this a number of times, you’ll find that sometimes ginger is more wet than others, just adjust your olive oil amount to make it as loose as you like.
- This recipe calls for kosher salt which has a larger grain than table salt. If you are using table salt, reduce the amount by at least ½.
- No food processor? No problem! Use a blender or other type of food chopper. If you have neither of these, use a microplane or the finest side of a box grater.
- Try this paste for any recipe where you would use minced garlic the ginger gives a real fresh boost to the flavor of just plain garlic alone.
What Kind of Food Processor Is That?
The processor that I use is a Cuisinart DFP 14 Cup Food Processor. I bought mine through Amazon. They aren’t cheap, but I decided to go with Cooks Illustrated suggested model and I’m very happy. Cooks Illustrated is always my go to place for food tools and some recipes!
Fair warning, this is an expensive item. You might want to consider searching for a used one.
Here’s a link to Amazon if you want to check out one for yourself. Click the photo and you can go straight over to Amazon to check out the prices. This is an affiliate link and I do receive a commission on products purchased through this route.
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Garlic Ginger Paste
Ingredients
- 3 oz Ginger about 8 inches
- 3 oz Garlic about 2 heads
- 1 Tbs Olive Oil any cooking oil will work
- 1 tsp Salt kosher
Instructions
- Peel the ginger and the garlic.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until the garlic and ginger are finely minced. If the paste looks too dry or is balling up in the processor, add a little more oil.
- Place into a sealable container and keep refrigerated for use in any dish that you might use minced garlic.
Notes
- You’ll want equal amounts of garlic and ginger. To achieve this, you could weigh them or just “eyeball it” which is what I do.
- After you have made this a number of times, you’ll find that sometimes ginger is more wet than others, just adjust your olive oil amount to make it as loose as you like.
- This recipe calls for kosher salt which has a larger grain than table salt. If you are using table salt, reduce the amount by at least ½.
- No food processor? Use a blender or other type of food chopper. If you have neither of these, use a microplane or the finest side of a box grater.
- Try this paste for any recipe where you would use minced garlic. The ginger gives a real fresh boost to the flavor of just plain garlic alone.
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A VERSE TO SHARE
“If you can be anything, be kind”, that’s one of my favorite sayings. I try really hard to be, but I’m not always successful, especially when I’m not particularly fond of someone.
That is about the least Christian way to be. It’s something I work on. I hope you will too.
Luke 6:35
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil
Joyce Collins
Friday 12th of February 2021
In your video showing how to make garlic ginger paste you peel the ginger. I have seen several videos from chefs that say to never peel ginger. You should scrape with the side of a teaspoon - peeling wastes too much of the ginger. It is too good to waste any of it.
Wendi Spraker
Saturday 13th of February 2021
I've never tried doing it this way, but hey, if it works for you, I'm glad! :)
Wendi J Spraker
Thursday 13th of August 2020
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