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Homemade garlic paste

My go-to meal prep for Indian cooking! Sharing 2 easy ways to peel garlic, how to make garlic paste, and the best way to store it for maximum freshness and everyday convenience.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peeled garlic cloves

Instructions

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  1. Add peeled garlic cloves to a blender and blend them to make a smooth paste. I like to use the Blendtec Twister Jar for making pastes, chutneys, and spice blends. You can also use a food processor for this.NOTE: There is no need to add any water during blending but if for some reason your blender does not blend it finely, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to it
  2. For maximum freshness, freeze garlic paste in freezer zip-lock bags or silicone trays. If using freezer zip lock bags, remember to make thin layers of the garlic paste so it’s easy to break off smaller pieces when needed. You can use multiple zip lock bags for this. Frozen garlic paste not only retains the fresh flavors but also does not change its color
  3. For weekly meal preps, refrigerate the garlic paste in a glass jar for up to 5 days. NOTE: To keep the garlic from turning green, stir in a little bit of oil and salt to the paste.