Easy Garlic Paste

Having discovered the convenience of homemade garlic paste, we’ve been using it constantly in our cooking. Preparing this paste in large batches and freezing it has become a game-changer in our kitchen, significantly extending its shelf life.

Crafting garlic paste

Garlic paste is straightforward: it’s just blended garlic and oil. This simple paste is a lifesaver for recipes that require garlic, significantly reducing prep time.

Homemade garlic paste wins over store-bought versions for us every time. Its freshness and flavor are unmatched, and we take comfort in knowing precisely what’s in it. If you have a food processor or a blender this is even easier to prepare in large batches at home.

Although ginger and garlic paste are popular combinations, we find it beneficial to keep garlic paste separate. Many recipes call for either garlic or ginger paste alone, and having them separately ensures versatility in the kitchen.

Selecting the right oil

We opt for vegetable oil when making this paste, but any neutral-flavored oil like grapeseed, canola, or sunflower oil works well. The goal is to choose an oil that won’t overpower the robust flavor of the garlic.

For the preppers

We like to make our garlic paste in large batches and freeze the portions in an; each cube will be roughly a teaspoon, making it super easy to throw in a few cubes as we’re cooking, especially if we’re making curries, soups, or sauces.

And if you’re in the business of meal-prepping and time-saving, check out our other paste recipe:

• Ginger Paste

The possibilities are endless

Don’t just take our word for it; check out just how much time it can save you when you’re cooking - all these dishes require some amount of garlic, and that’s time (and energy) saved peeling and mincing.

• Marinades: Add garlic paste into your marinade mix to enhance the flavor of meats, poultry, or fish.
• Sauces and Gravies: Add depth to sauces and gravies for pasta, meat dishes, or stews.
• Stir-Fries: A spoonful of garlic paste can elevate the taste of vegetables and meats in stir-fry dishes.
• Salad Dressings: Mix it into vinaigrettes or creamy dressings for a garlic kick in salads.
• Garlic Bread: Spread it on bread with butter, sprinkle with herbs and cheese, and bake for delicious garlic bread.
• Roasted Vegetables: Toss vegetables with garlic paste before roasting to infuse them with garlic flavor.
• Dips and Spreads: Mix into hummus, guacamole, or cream cheese for a flavorful spread or dip.
• Soups: Stir into soups and broths for added richness and flavor.
• Seasoning for Roasts: Rub onto meats before roasting to infuse them with garlic flavor.
• Mashed Potatoes: Mix into mashed potatoes for a garlicky twist.
• Rice Dishes: Add to rice before cooking to infuse the rice with a subtle garlic flavor.
• Pizza Topping: Use as a base sauce or topping for homemade pizzas.