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Last Updated: Jul 20, 2021 by Angela Latimer · 6 Comments

Ginger Garlic Paste

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Ginger garlic paste in clear bowl with text overlay.
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This homemade Ginger Garlic Paste is a flavorful all-purpose staple to have ready and available to use in so many great recipes! So much better than store-bought jarred varieties and incredibly easy-to-make paste, you'll never want to be without it again!

Ginger Garlic Paste fresh out of the blender and ready to serve.
This easy homemade ginger garlic paste is perfect for all of your cooking needs!

The Perfect Blend of Ginger & Garlic!

This blend of garlic and ginger is an absolute essential staple in many Indian dishes - and it's a spectacular addition to a lot of Asian recipes too!. However, you can use ginger garlic paste in any dish where you want that slightly spicy, peppery flavor.

My recipe for ginger garlic paste is super easy and incredibly versatile! It can be used as the base of any dish, a marinade, a meat rub, and even in a batter for frying! I use it liberally in my Indo-Chinese recipe, Chicken Manchurian, as well as in my Yemeni recipe, Chicken Mandi!

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In order to make this paste really authentic, be sure to use raw, fresh garlic and ginger!  Of course, there are powdered or jarred versions of both, but the taste does not compare.

You can also buy this paste pre-packaged, but both ginger and garlic tend to lose their flavor quite quickly (if not frozen). Also, preservatives are added when packaged. This means you may end up noticing that they can give off a slightly metallic taste.

🥘 Ingredients

This delectable paste is SO quick and easy to make, you only need a few ingredients and a food processor or blender!

  • Ginger - Fresh ginger root does not even have to be peeled for this paste, especially if you find an organic version. The skin breaks down nicely while processing.
  • Garlic - Try to find big cloves of fresh garlic, as you need a lot and the small cloves are difficult to peel. 
  • Coconut Oil - You can substitute with another neutral-flavored oil like avocado or grapeseed oil. This acts as a natural preservative and helps give some smoothness to the paste. Water can also be used instead of oil, but the paste may turn slightly green from the sulfur in the garlic.  It is still very edible though as long as the ginger-garlic smell is strong! *Oil also aids in keeping your ginger garlic paste white, fresh, and available for use!
  • Salt (optional) - Just a pinch, or to taste!

🔪 Instructions

This recipe is as simple as grabbing your few ingredients and a blender or food processor! It takes just a few minutes to work the sliced, cubed, minced, or crushed ginger and garlic into a delicious paste!

2 step by step process photos of preparing the ginger garlic paste.
  1. Peel the ginger root if desired, but remember,  it’s fine to leave the peel intact and it saves an extra step! Wash the ginger well, dry it thoroughly, and slice it thinly or mince by hand. 
  2. Peel the large cloves of garlic - I like to crush mine too.
  3. Place both the garlic and ginger in your food processor (or blender) and add the first tablespoon portion of coconut oil.
  4. Blend all ingredients together until completely broken down into a consistency that resembles a paste. While combining the ginger and garlic, you can periodically add a drizzle of oil as needed for your ginger and garlic to make a nice smooth texture.
  5. You don’t need much more than a pinch of salt to season, however, you can omit the salt or add more to taste. Adding a bit of the optional turmeric will give a surge of earthy, peppery flavor.  Plus, it also has a gorgeous mustard yellow color!

Because this ginger garlic paste is so versatile and can be used in a wide variety of dishes, you'll find yourself reaching for it all the time! Say 'hello!' to your new favorite cooking staple!!

Ginger Garlic Paste fresh out of the blender and ready to serve.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Always use a clean airtight container that seals very securely for your fresh paste. If you follow these tips, your ginger garlic paste can stay usable for up to two months:

  1. Make sure that the ginger root was clean and dried before blending. *You want to keep water out of the paste for best results in long-term storage.
  2. Refrigerate the paste (in your airtight container or jar) immediately after blending.
  3. Only remove the ginger garlic paste from the refrigerator long enough to get your needed portion.
  4. Use a clean, dry spoon or measuring spoon to remove your portion of paste from the container.

The addition of salt and/or turmeric also acts as preservatives. Both can help your ginger garlic paste to store exceptionally well, just be aware of the salt and spice content when using in recipes!

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Ginger Garlic Paste

This homemade Ginger Garlic Paste is a flavorful all-purpose staple to have ready and available to use in so many great recipes! So much better than store-bought jarred varieties and incredibly easy-to-make paste, you'll never want to be without it again!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 264kcal
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cooking 0 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup ginger (minced, peeled or unpeeled)
  • ½ cup garlic
  • 1-2 tablespoon coconut oil (to adjust consistency)
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional)
  • 1 pinch salt (optional)

(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)

Help Us Out!If you love a recipe, be sure to come back and share your ratings. This helps future users, and allows me to continue sharing free recipes! Angela

Instructions
 

  • Wash your ginger thoroughly and mince or thinly slice. The peel is completely edible and breaks down into the ginger garlic paste wonderfully, so you don't need to hassle with that extra step.
  • Transfer the ginger and garlic to a food processor or blender along with the first 1 tablespoon portion of coconut oil.
  • Pulse or blend until the ginger and garlic are broken down into a fine paste consistency, adding a drizzle of more oil as needed while processing to achieve a smooth paste.
  • Seasoning the ginger garlic paste is optional. You can season to taste with salt - or add a pinch of salt along with a ¼ teaspoon of turmeric for a divinely flavorful ginger garlic paste that is ready to use in all of your recipes.

Notes

To use your ginger garlic paste in recipes, simply combine the total amount of ginger + garlic and replace it with the same amount of ginger garlic paste.

Always use a clean airtight container that seals very securely for your fresh paste. If you follow these tips, your ginger garlic paste can stay usable for up to two months:
  1. Make sure that the ginger root was clean and dried before blending. *You want to keep water out of the paste for best results in long-term storage.
  2. Refrigerate the paste (in your airtight container or jar) immediately after blending.
  3. Only remove the ginger garlic paste from the refrigerator long enough to get your needed portion.
  4. Use a clean, dry spoon or measuring spoon to remove your portion of paste from the container.
The addition of salt and/or turmeric also acts as preservatives. Both can help your ginger garlic paste to store exceptionally well, just be aware of the salt and spice content when using in recipes!

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Sodium: 57mg (2%) | Potassium: 497mg (14%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 24mg (29%) | Calcium: 133mg (13%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Course Condiments
Cuisine Indian
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  1. Barbara says

    May 27, 2025 at 2:42 am

    5 stars
    This worked exactly as written, thanks! It's a wonderful addition to my curries.

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  2. Barbara says

    May 25, 2025 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    So simple to make, and absolutely delicious. Thank you very much.

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    • Angela Latimer says

      May 25, 2025 at 8:46 pm

      It's a simple staple to keep handy, and I'm glad that you liked it. Thanks!

      Reply
  3. karen says

    December 15, 2023 at 1:38 pm

    5 stars
    can this paste be frozen e.g. in ice cube trays?

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    • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

      December 15, 2023 at 1:52 pm

      Yes, it freezes very well!

      Reply
  4. Rita says

    September 11, 2023 at 12:16 pm

    5 stars
    Je fais cette recette pour faire le jus de gingembre ail citron passer dans un tamis et garder les résidus pour faire la pâte avec un peu huile très bon en jus et soigne beaucoup de grippe et rhume et bonne pâte pour mélanger dans les légumes. Merci de partager avec nous
    "I make this recipe to make ginger garlic lemon juice pass through a sieve and keep the residue to make the paste with a little oil very good in juice and treats a lot of flu and colds and good paste to mix in vegetables. Thank you for sharing with us"

    Reply

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