Gluten Free Ginger Garlic Paste with Turmeric
This golden, fragrant paste is one of those kitchen staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — from marinades and stir-fries to soups and roasted vegetables. Fresh ginger and garlic are blended together with earthy turmeric and a drizzle of olive oil until silky smooth, giving you a deeply aromatic base that's ready to go whenever inspiration strikes. Store-bought versions often sneak in additives, preservatives, or thickeners that can be a concern, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the jar. The whole process takes just a few minutes in a food processor, and the payoff is enormous — bold, complex flavor with zero fuss. Freeze it in an ice cube tray and you'll have perfectly portioned cubes on hand for months, making weeknight cooking faster and more flavorful without any last-minute scrambling. It's the kind of simple, smart prep that serious home cooks swear by.
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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.
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