This golden, aromatic 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 with ground turmeric and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until silky smooth, giving you a deeply fragrant base that's ready to go whenever inspiration strikes. For anyone navigating a nickel sensitivity, building a pantry of safe, homemade condiments is a genuine relief, and this paste keeps the ingredient list short and controlled with no hidden additives or mystery fillers. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, and the whole process takes just a few minutes from start to finish. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll have weeks' worth of flavor on hand — store it in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze it in ice cube portions for up to three months. That freezer trick is especially handy for pulling out exactly the right amount without any waste.
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Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN
Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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.
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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