Homemade Ginger Paste (1 ingredient)
This easy & quick 1-ingredient ginger paste is made by simply grinding fresh ginger. Freezes perfectly and comes in super handy while cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454g) fresh ginger preferably organic
Instructions
- Take your fresh ginger and inspect it for any mold or soft spots. I prefer using organic ginger, so I simply scrub the skin thoroughly to remove any dirt.
- No peeling needed if you are using organic ginger. Chop it into manageable slices/ pieces before grinding to make it easy on your blender jar.
- Add the ginger to your blender jar. Do not add water or oil. Pulse at intervals instead of running it continuously. The ginger should have a fine, soft paste like consistency after grinding.
- Transfer the ginger paste to an airtight container for upto 10 days. For easy freezing, portion it into silicone trays.
- How To Use - Always use a clean dry spoon to scoop the refrigerated ginger paste. You can add frozen ginger paste cubes directly to your hot dishes. For marinades, let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes or microwave for 5-10 seconds before using in curries, marinades or even, for making chai.
Notes
Top Tip - The only tip is to avoid grinding the ginger at super high speed or continuously, as this can cause its juices to run out. Once the juices run out, the pulp left behind is tasteless. The key is to grind it just right until you achieve a juicy, soft paste with minimal stringiness. There were always be some strings left behind but the good thing is that small ginger strings cook down and aren’t unpleasant to chew.
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