Paraben Free Ginger Garlic Paste with Turmeric
Fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric come together in this bold, golden paste that instantly elevates everything from marinades and stir-fries to soups and roasted vegetables. Store-bought versions of this kind of paste often contain preservatives and additives that can be a real concern when you're trying to keep your pantry clean — making a homemade batch the obvious move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole: real ginger root, fresh garlic cloves, ground turmeric, olive oil, salt, and pepper — nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, blending everything into a smooth, fragrant paste in just a couple of minutes. What makes this recipe especially practical is the freezer-friendly storage method — pour the paste into an ice cube tray, freeze it solid, and you'll have perfectly portioned flavor bombs ready to drop straight into a hot pan whenever you need them. The turmeric adds a warm earthiness and that gorgeous deep-yellow color that makes the paste look as good as it tastes. Once you have a jar of this in your fridge, you'll wonder how you ever cooked without it.
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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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