Topic: Freezing garlic/ginger paste

[natterjak]

Will blended garlic/ginger paste freeze and defrost ok without suffering ill effects?

[Ramirez]

Many people on here freeze their ginger & garlic puree, myself included. I've never noticed any ill-effects. It' a very convenient way of managing stock - do a big batch, freeze it and thaw it when needed.

[natterjak]

Thanks Ramirez.  Like you say, I expect to do all my prep in one go and get my freezer stocked up with portions of ginger/garlic paste, bunjara and base sauce, then just defrost as and when I want to cook a curry.

[Malc.]

Some supermarkets stock frozen and portioned Garlic and Ginger, sold separately. That might be of use to you. Otherwise, icecube trays are quite useful when making your own.

[natterjak]

Thanks Axe.  I have some babyfood pots enroute for this purpose.  Will post a pic when they arrive if they look any good.

[Peripatetic Phil]

I have some babyfood pots enroute for this purpose.

Not glass, I hope, Natterjak ?
** Phil.

[natterjak]

I think they're plastic, but you know what it's like buying off websites - sometimes you don't know what you're getting until they arrive.

Ps. congrats on passing the 1000 post mark!

[bmouthboyo]

Do you just blend them with some olive oil? Then freeze in teaspoon amounts?

[ELW]

Hi BMB, I use this this blend all the time now for curries
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3915.0 & stick a tablespoon amount in each of the ice cube compartments...one of the flexible ones


Regards
ELW