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How To Make Garlic Paste

Learn how to make garlic paste effortlessly with this straightforward guide. Follow my simple steps using fresh garlic cloves, and turn them into a smooth, flavorful paste, perfect for your cooking—with no unnecessary additives, using a quick method for superior quality.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 30 tablespoons
Calories: 14 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Indian , Indonesian , Pakistani , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces grams garlic
  • 2-3 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Peel the garlic bulbs and place them in a water bowl as you work on them. Let them be immersed in the water.
  2. Once you have finished peeling all the garlic cloves, drain the water and place the garlic in a food processor or chopper's bowl.
  3. Depending on the size of your gadget, you may be able to put all the garlic at once, or you may have to put only some.
  4. Blitz the food processor and blend the garlic until it becomes a smooth paste. Stop and pause the processor to clean the sides of the bowl if you have to.
  5. When you are happy with the paste's texture, transfer it into a clean, sterilized food jar.
  6. Pour the oil into the garlic paste. Twirl the jar around to ensure the oil covers the surface of the garlic paste. Put the lid on tightly, and store the jar in the refrigerator. It keeps well for one week.
  7. If you want to prolong the life of your garlic paste, you can freeze it. Add 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of water to the food processor when you blend the garlic.
  8. Then, spoon the garlic paste without the oil into each mold cavity. Press gently to ensure it fills fully.
  9. Leave the mold in the freezer until the garlic cubes are fully frozen. Then, take each cube off the mold and arrange them in a freezer-friendly food bag. Keep the bag in the freezer for up to 6 weeks. You can take each cube as needed.

Notes

  • Although oil is not a 100% preservative for our garlic paste, it does help to keep the garlic fresh a bit longer. You can use a different type of oil, such as sunflower or canola (rapeseed) oil.
  • If you plan to freeze your garlic paste, add 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of water to the garlic when you blend it. And you don't need to add oil after you mix it thoroughly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 14kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 0.3g (0%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 0.2mg (0%) Potassium 4mg (0%) Fiber 0.02g (0%) Sugar 0.01g (0%) Vitamin A 0.1IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 0.02mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 14

% Daily Value*

Calories 14kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 0.3g 0%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 0.2mg 0%
Potassium 4mg 0%
Fiber 0.02g 0%
Sugar 0.01g 0%
Vitamin A 0.1IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0.02mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.