Garlic is the one item that I use most frequently to enhance the flavor of my meals. This wonderful ingredient creates a blast of flavor in only a few minutes. It may be used in a number of dishes. And the best part? Garlic is masterfully adapted in the kitchens and palates of places worldwide, whether it is used as a condiment, in curries, in bread, or even to add tadka. During busy weekdays, it can be challenging to peel and mince garlic for each meal. Therefore, a useful meal prep tip is to prepare the garlic paste in advance for future use.
Benefits Of Garlic Paste
Advantages of Homemade Garlic Paste
Everyone is aware that a meal made at home is the greatest sort. It is an undeniable truth that food created from scratch at home tastes significantly better than food bought already prepared at the store. Here are a few advantages of making garlic paste at home. Read on.
Ingredients for Garlic Paste Recipe
Garlic: I use organic fresh garlic that is available in Costco. Oil: use any neutral flavor oil like avocado or olive oil. It’s optional.
How to Make Garlic Paste?
Separating the Garlic Cloves
There are a few methods to separate garlic cloves from bulbs. Place the whole garlic bulb on a cutting board with the root side facing up.
Peeling Garlic Cloves
There are a few methods to peel garlic cloves based on your preference or the tools available in your kitchen. Note: Skip the above steps if using store-bought peeled garlic cloves.
Making Garlic Paste
Add garlic cloves and olive oil (if desired) to the blender or food processor. Blend the ingredients to a smooth paste. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the blender at least once in between. Transfer the paste to a clean, air-tight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Tips to keep Garlic Paste Fresh for Longer
How to use Garlic Paste in a Recipe?
When using garlic paste in a recipe, remember that 1 teaspoon of garlic paste = 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves. Also, no need to thaw frozen garlic paste cubes; you can simply add them directly for sauteing while cooking. Here are some recipes that use garlic. Aloo Gobi Paneer Jalfrezi Chana Masala Garlic Noodles Garlic Bread Gobi Manchurian Veg Biryani
How To Store Garlic Paste?
The garlic paste can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Fridge: Simply pour the blended mixture into an airtight container and use it within a week. To keep the paste fresh for longer, top it with a thin layer of oil. Freezer: The other method involves freezing the garlic paste in an ice tray or ziplock bags. This will ensure that the paste lasts longer without going bad. Put a little garlic paste in a silicone ice cube tray and freeze for approximately 2 hours or until hard. Then transfer the frozen cubes to a freezer-safe ziplock storage bag, label the date, seal it tightly before freezing, and freeze for up to 3 months. If you don’t have an ice cube tray, you can transfer some garlic paste to a zip-lock freezer storage bag and flatten it using your hand, ensuring all the air is removed. Label the date, and seal it before storing it flat in the freezer. When needed, break off the required amount and return the rest to the freezer by resealing the bag.
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