Mustard Free Ginger Garlic Paste with Turmeric
This golden, fragrant paste is one of those kitchen staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — stir-fries, marinades, soups, braises — you name it. The combination of fresh ginger and garlic is already a powerhouse, and the ground turmeric adds an earthy warmth and that gorgeous deep-yellow color that makes every dish look intentional. A splash of extra virgin olive oil brings it all together into a silky, scoopable consistency that blends seamlessly into whatever you're cooking. Store-bought versions of this paste can be surprisingly tricky to navigate, since many commercial blends sneak in additives or flavor enhancers that don't always play nice with restricted diets — making a homemade batch the smarter, cleaner move. The food processor does all the heavy lifting here, so you're looking at minimal effort for a seriously versatile result. Freeze it in an ice cube tray and you'll have perfectly portioned flavor bombs ready to drop straight into a hot pan whenever inspiration strikes.
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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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