Ready made ginger & garlic paste?

[deckio007]

What's anyone thoughts and the ginger paste that's in a jar and garlic paste in tubes that can be found in supermarkets?

Is it a big no no and best to stick with fresh and paste your self? I'm probably thinking yes but thinking about saving time.

Steve

[Ramirez]

You will definitely get better results from homemade puree, but there is nothing wrong with using pre-made purees in jars. I would say that it's probably better to stick to purees you find in asian shops or asian sections of supermarkets (e.g. Natco, Shan, Rajah, etc.).

[chewytikka]

Go to the freezer section in a Asian supermarket and you will probably
find bags of both G&G cubed, no additives and very cheap.

cheers

[Curry Barking Mad]

Go to the freezer section in a Asian supermarket and you will probably
find bags of both G&G cubed, no additives and very cheap.

cheers

...and very good stuff it is too. It mixes well together and I think it is as good as fresh.
Mick

[natterjak]

I'm sure BIRs must use ready made pastes - would they really have time to peel and puree all the garlic cloves they need for each night's trade?