Ginger Paste

Learn How to Make Ginger Paste with this easy Ginger Paste Recipe. Ginger paste is great to add to smoothies, ginger shots, soups, and more.  We will also cover how to choose and store fresh ginger, plus the differences between ginger paste vs fresh ginger.

Fresh ginger root paste is super quick and easy to make with just two ingredients, and there are so many ways you can use it!

Ginger is one of the world’s most popular spices, and it has some powerful culinary, medicinal and preservative properties.  It can be sliced, chopped, cut into matchsticks, grated or ground into paste.

What is Ginger Paste?

Ginger Paste is simply ginger root that has been blended into a paste using a blender or food processor.  Some people blend it with oil, but I prefer to use water because I mostly use this paste to add to my smoothies, wellness shots and soups, so I don’t want the added oil flavor or oiliness especially in my smoothies.

Ginger Paste Recipe

• Fresh ginger (about 1/4 pound), peeled and chopped
• Water

Find printable recipe with measurements below.

How To Make Ginger Paste

1. Peel and chop. Peel the ginger using a vegetable peeler or a spoon, then chop into pieces about 1/2 to 1 inch in size.
2. Blend. Add the peeled and chopped root and half of the water to a blender (or NutriBullet) and blend into a paste. Note that older the ginger is the tougher and stringier it may be to blend, so it may need a little extra blending time. You can also add more water for desired consistency.

How Do You Use It?

Ginger paste is a great way to add a pop of flavor to many dishes, When adding ginger paste to recipes, use 1 teaspoon paste for every 1 teaspoon fresh grated or minced ginger called for in a recipe.

• Smoothies. Add a teaspoon or two to smoothies and fresh squeezed juices.
• Wellness Shots. Use it for wellness shots.
• Marinades. Stir into chicken and fish marinades.
• Soup. Stir into soups and stews.
• Stir Fries. Add  to curry dishes and stir-fries.
• Tea. Add it to hot or iced tea, or use stir into hot water to make ginger tea. 

Why We Love This Recipe

• It’s easy to make.
• The flavor is superior to store-bought brands.
• You can control the ingredients used to make it (fresh ginger and a little water). Some store-bought brands might add other ingredients such as oil to their product.

Ginger Paste vs Fresh Ginger

Ginger paste can be used as a substitute for grated or minced ginger and vice versa at a 1:1 ratio. Example: If a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon minced ginger, you can use 1 teaspoon ginger paste. If you need to substitute fresh ginger with ginger powder, use 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder for every 1/2 to 1 teaspoon fresh ginger that is called for in a recipe, and adjust to taste. The end of the root is called the “ginger hand” and each of the ragged ends are called a “knob of ginger”.  When a recipe calls for a “thumb” of fresh ginger, it is usually referring to a 1-inch piece, and a “knob” of fresh ginger is usually a 2-inch piece.

How Do You Select Fresh Ginger Root?

The root should feel solid and slightly heavy in your hand. Don’t purchase dry and withering roots. Young (early harvested) root has a thin and light cream-tan, almost translucent skin with pinkish tip. It is crisper, juicier and more mild in flavor than a more mature root, which has a thicker skin and is more fibrous and stronger in flavor. 

Do You Have To Peel Ginger First ?

It’s not necessary to peel if you’re using young ginger with a thin skin (that can easily peeled with a spoon). It is recommended though that we peel a more mature and thicker-skinned root before use.

How Do You Store Ginger Root Paste?

1. Refrigerator. You can store it in an air-tight container (a mason jar will work) in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or  it can be stored in the freezer for up to six months. 
2. Freezer. You can also freeze it by lining a cookie sheet with a Silpat or piece of wax paper. Then using a measuring teaspoon, scoop the paste and place on a the Silpat or wax paper.Place cookie sheet in freezer for 30-45 minutes or until the paste is frozen. Then transfer frozen mounds to freezer bags where they should last up to 6 months. Frozen ginger paste can be added right from the freezer without thawing first.

Looking For More Fresh Ginger Recipes?

• Ginger Tea
• Smoothie Cubes
• Lemon Ginger Morning Detox Drink
• Ginger Syrup
• Beet Ginger Detox Juice

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Yield: 48 servings

Ginger Paste

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Learn How to Make Ginger Paste with this easy Ginger Paste Recipe. Ginger paste is great to add to smoothies, ginger shots, soups, and more.  We will also cover how to choose and store fresh ginger, plus the differences between ginger paste vs fresh ginger.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh ginger (about 1/4 pound), peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup water (or as needed)

Instructions

1. Add peeled and chopped ginger and half of the water to a blender or food processor and blend into a paste.
2. Add more water for desired consistency.
3. Scrape down the sides.
4. Transfer to an air-tight container or mason jar and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

How to Use Fresh Ginger Paste

Ginger paste is a great way to add a pop of flavor to so many dishes, When adding ginger paste to recipes, use 1 teaspoon paste for every 1 teaspoon fresh grated or minced ginger called for in a recipe.

• Add a teaspoon or two to smoothies and fresh squeezed juices.
• Use it for wellness shots.
• Add it to marinades.
• Stir into soups and stews.
• Add  to curry dishes and stir-fries.
• Use it to make tea.

How Do You Select Fresh Ginger Root?

The root should feel solid and slightly heavy in your hand. Don't purchase dry and withering roots. Young (early harvested) root has a thin and light cream-tan, almost translucent skin with pinkish tip. It is crisper, juicier and more mild in flavor than a more mature root, which has a thicker skin and is more fibrous and stronger in flavor. 

How To Store Ginger Paste

1. You can store it in an air-tight container (a mason jar will work) in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or  it can be stored in the freezer for up to six months. 

How to Freeze Ginger Paste

You can store ginger paste in an air-tight container (a mason jar will work) in the fridge for up to 5 days, or  it can be stored in the freezer for up to six months. 

• Line a cookie sheet with a Silpat or piece of wax paper.
• Using a teaspoon, scoop the paste and place on a the Silpat or wax paper.
• Place cookie sheet in freezer for 30-45 minutes or until the paste is frozen.
• Transfer frozen mounds to freezer bags.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

48

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 2Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

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