Here's an interesting couple of products I spotted, both frozen. Crushed ginger and crushed garlic At 90p for 400g (cheap)

http://groceries.asda.com/asda-estore/search/searchcontainer.jsp?trailSize=1&searchString=Crushed+ginger&domainName=Products&headerVersion=v1&_requestid=104196
http://groceries.asda.com/asda-estore/search/searchcontainer.jsp?trailSize=1&searchString=Crushed+garlic&domainName=Products&headerVersion=v1&_requestid=104512

Both say they have no added preservatives or colours,etc. they appear to be frozen into cubes (or cuboids strictly speaking) so I'm wondering if they are suitable as easy replacements for G+G paste in recipes. I'm sure if chucked into a hot frying pan from frozen they would quickly cook. Not sure how large each portion is though?  Also unclear what texture "crushed" ginger has, wonder if it's as smooth as blended garlic/ginger paste.

Has anyone here used bought this product and used it to cook with?

Hi NJ,

I'm sure that one or two guy's do use them to good effect, I've also seen them in asda and have been very tempted too.

Ray

Hi Natterjak

I buy crushed ginger / garlic from the local asian store cheaply and I haven't noticed a difference in my curries. I even did the experiment side by side, one homemade and one from a jar and they tasted the same (imo). The bought one smelled vinegary when the lid was off but this appeared to cook out in the initial frying stages. I thought initially this might be the final missing 5% but no, tasted the same.
Until somebody tells me different, and I can notice it, I'm staying with the jars for convenience purposes

Wayne

I have used the crushed garlic and crushed ginger with great success.
I just that out a cube of each and mix. So easy and no added chemicals etc.
I have also recently bought the crushed green chilli made by the same company, it's great for making up your own green chilli paste.
Mick

Quote from: natterjak on December 17, 2011, 11:51 AM
Here's an interesting couple of products I spotted, both frozen. Crushed ginger and crushed garlic At 90p for 400g (cheap)

http://groceries.asda.com/asda-estore/search/searchcontainer.jsp?trailSize=1&searchString=Crushed+ginger&domainName=Products&headerVersion=v1&_requestid=104196
http://groceries.asda.com/asda-estore/search/searchcontainer.jsp?trailSize=1&searchString=Crushed+garlic&domainName=Products&headerVersion=v1&_requestid=104512

Both say they have no added preservatives or colours,etc. they appear to be frozen into cubes (or cuboids strictly speaking) so I'm wondering if they are suitable as easy replacements for G+G paste in recipes. I'm sure if chucked into a hot frying pan from frozen they would quickly cook. Not sure how large each portion is though?  Also unclear what texture "crushed" ginger has, wonder if it's as smooth as blended garlic/ginger paste.

Has anyone here used bought this product and used it to cook with?

Hi Natterjack,

I wonder what the water content would be in these cubes? and whether chucking them into a pan would change the way they cook. i.e. instead of frying in oil, would any water content make them boil instead and would that affect the flavour?

Quote from: 976bar on December 17, 2011, 01:13 PM

Quote from: natterjak on December 17, 2011, 11:51 AM
Here's an interesting couple of products I spotted, both frozen. Crushed ginger and crushed garlic At 90p for 400g (cheap)

http://groceries.asda.com/asda-estore/search/searchcontainer.jsp?trailSize=1&searchString=Crushed+ginger&domainName=Products&headerVersion=v1&_requestid=104196
http://groceries.asda.com/asda-estore/search/searchcontainer.jsp?trailSize=1&searchString=Crushed+garlic&domainName=Products&headerVersion=v1&_requestid=104512

Both say they have no added preservatives or colours,etc. they appear to be frozen into cubes (or cuboids strictly speaking) so I'm wondering if they are suitable as easy replacements for G+G paste in recipes. I'm sure if chucked into a hot frying pan from frozen they would quickly cook. Not sure how large each portion is though?  Also unclear what texture "crushed" ginger has, wonder if it's as smooth as blended garlic/ginger paste.

Has anyone here used bought this product and used it to cook with?

Hi Natterjack,

I wonder what the water content would be in these cubes? and whether chucking them into a pan would change the way they cook. i.e. instead of frying in oil, would any water content make them boil instead and would that affect the flavour?

Hi Nj
These are excellent products and a great standby.
I usually, drain the water, once thawed and add salt and veg oil to preserve it.

cheers Chewy
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