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How To Make Ginger Paste

If you love cooking Asian food, particularly Indian-Pakistani food, you want to know how to make ginger paste at home. Nothing beats freshly made ginger paste that can make your dish taste better than using ready-made ginger paste from the store. The bonus is it’s simple, quick, and economical to make.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 30 tablespoons
Calories: 13 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Indian , Pakistani , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1.1 root ginger
  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Peel and chop the root ginger.
  2. Place the chopped ginger in the bowl of the food processor or food chopper. Blend the ginger until it turns into a smooth paste. You may have to pause and skim the sides of the bowl before blending again to ensure everything is processed smoothly.
  3. Once you are happy with the texture of your ginger paste, transfer it into a clean, sterilized jar.
  4. Pour the oil into the jar and let it cover the ginger paste's surface. Put the lid on and store the jar in the refrigerator. It keeps well for 2 weeks.
  5. If you want to freeze the paste, add ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of water when you blend the ginger. Then, line the ice cube mold with a cling film. Spoon the ginger paste into each cube square. Press gently to ensure the cube is fully filled with the paste. Put the mold in the freezer for 2-3 hours or until the ginger is fully frozen.
  6. Take the ginger cubes off the mold and place them in a freezer-friendly food bag. Try to arrange the cubes so that it will be easy for you to pick one cube when you need it.

Notes

  • The oil acts as a natural preserve. You can use different types of oil.
  • Sunflower or canola (rapeseed) oil can be good choices.
  • If you freeze the paste, you don’t need to add the oil to the ginger before freezing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 13kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 0.05g (0%) Protein 0.005g (0%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 0.1mg (0%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Fiber 0.01g (0%) Sugar 0.004g (0%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 0.1mg (0%) Iron 0.01mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 13

% Daily Value*

Calories 13kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 0.05g 0%
Protein 0.005g 0%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 0.1mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Fiber 0.01g 0%
Sugar 0.004g 0%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.01mg 0%

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