Dairy Free Ginger Garlic Paste with Turmeric
This golden, fragrant paste is one of those kitchen staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — from stir-fries and marinades to soups and roasted vegetables. Fresh ginger and garlic are blended together with earthy turmeric and a drizzle of olive oil, creating a deeply aromatic base that's far more vibrant than anything you'd find in a jar at the store. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping or substituting needed — just bold, clean flavor from the start. The olive oil helps the paste come together into a silky, spreadable consistency that clings beautifully to whatever you're cooking. Making a big batch at once is the real move: refrigerate it for quick weeknight dinners or freeze it in an ice cube tray so you always have a perfectly portioned hit of flavor ready to go. It's the kind of prep-once, cook-better-all-week trick that serious home cooks swear by.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
16 servings
- 6 oz fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 6 oz garlic cloves, peeled (about 2 heads)
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to a food processor or blender. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is roughly broken down.
- 2
Drizzle in the olive oil and process continuously for 30–60 seconds, scraping down the sides once, until the paste is smooth and uniform with no large chunks remaining.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!