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The discussion centers around the use of ready-made ginger and garlic pastes versus making them fresh. While homemade purees are generally preferred for better results, many participants agree that using pre-made options, especially those from Asian shops, is acceptable and can save time. Additionally, frozen cubed ginger and garlic without additives are recommended as a good alternative.

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Offline deckio007

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Ready made ginger & garlic paste?
« on: March 18, 2011, 06:58 PM »
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.

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Offline Ramirez

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Re: Ready made ginger & garlic paste?
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2011, 08:18 PM »
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.).
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Offline chewytikka

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Re: Ready made ginger & garlic paste?
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2011, 08:31 PM »
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
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Offline Curry Barking Mad

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Re: Ready made ginger & garlic paste?
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2011, 08:36 PM »
Quote from: chewytikka on March 18, 2011, 08:31 PM
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.
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Offline natterjak

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Re: Ready made ginger & garlic paste?
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2011, 09:29 PM »
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?
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