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Blended garlic and ginger paste can be frozen and defrosted without suffering ill effects, according to multiple users who have successfully used this method for convenience in cooking. Many recommend preparing a large batch, portioning it into ice cube trays or containers, and then thawing as needed for curry recipes. There is also mention of pre-packaged frozen garlic and ginger available in supermarkets as an alternative.

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Offline natterjak

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Freezing garlic/ginger paste
« on: March 14, 2011, 08:00 PM »
Will blended garlic/ginger paste freeze and defrost ok without suffering ill effects?
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Offline Ramirez

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Re: Freezing garlic/ginger paste
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2011, 08:07 PM »
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.
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Re: Freezing garlic/ginger paste
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2011, 08:34 AM »
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.
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Re: Freezing garlic/ginger paste
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2011, 09:27 AM »
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.
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Re: Freezing garlic/ginger paste
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2011, 09:39 AM »
Thanks Axe.  I have some babyfood pots enroute for this purpose.  Will post a pic when they arrive if they look any good.
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Re: Freezing garlic/ginger paste
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2011, 09:51 AM »
Quote from: natterjak on March 15, 2011, 09:39 AM
I have some babyfood pots enroute for this purpose.
Not glass, I hope, Natterjak ?
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Re: Freezing garlic/ginger paste
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2011, 09:54 AM »
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!
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Offline bmouthboyo

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Re: Freezing garlic/ginger paste
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2011, 05:35 PM »
Do you just blend them with some olive oil? Then freeze in teaspoon amounts?
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Re: Freezing garlic/ginger paste
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2011, 06:58 PM »
Hi BMB, I use this this blend all the time now for curries
https://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


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