Ginger Garlic Paste
Learn how to make fresh ginger garlic paste at home in just 15 minutes! This essential Indian and Pakistani cooking ingredient takes just ginger, garlic, oil, and salt. I'll show you how to blend it perfectly and store it in your fridge for weeks of convenient, hygienic cooking.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Knife and Cutting Board
- 1 Glass jar
Ingredients
- 125 grams Garlic
- 75 grams Ginger
- ¼ teaspoon Salt to help preserve the paste
- 1 tablespoon Oil a help preserve the paste
- Water a splash, for blending
Instructions
- Wash and dry both ginger and garlic.
- Peel both and cut the ginger into smaller pieces.
- Place all ingredients into your blender and pulse them till a smooth paste is formed.
- Pour the paste into clean glass jars and refrigerate. It can be kept in the fridge for up to 1 month.
- For freezing, pour the paste into an ice cube tray, cover it with cling film and freeze.
- When frozen, remove the cubes and place them in a Ziploc bag. The paste can be kept in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Notes
Always wash fresh produce thoroughly before using.
Cut the ginger into smaller pieces so its easier to blend.
Some people add vinegar to the paste for preservation.
You can use different quantities of ginger and garlic according to your taste.