How to Make Ginger Paste at Home (2-Minute Method)
Fresh ginger paste can transform your home cooking — and guess what? You don’t need to rely on store-bought jars ever again. Here’s the ultimate 2-minute method to make ginger paste at home with zero preservatives and full flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Basics
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ginger root (washed, skin-on or peeled)
- 2–3 tablespoons neutral oil (sunflower, avocado, or olive oil)
- Optional: ½ tsp salt for flavor and preservation
- Substitute Tip: You can add 2 cloves of garlic for instant ginger garlic paste!
Instructions
- Rinse ginger thoroughly. Slice into small chunks (no need to peel unless you prefer it).
- Add ginger, oil, and salt to your blender. Pulse until smooth, scraping down sides.
- Spoon into a clean jar or freeze in an ice cube tray. That’s it!
Notes
Use a wide-mouth jar for easy scooping. I skip peeling when I’m in a rush — it still tastes amazing in curries!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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