How to peel fresh garlic and make garlic paste
2 simple ways to peel garlic, make garlic paste and how to store for optimal freshness and convinience
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Meal Preparation
Cuisine: Indian
- 8 garlic bulbs or 2 cups peeled garlic if using peeled
My 2 favorite ways to peel garlic
How to make homemade garlic paste
Add peeled garlic cloves to a blender and blend them to make smooth paste. I like to use the Blendtec Twister Jar for making pastes, chutneys and spice blends. You can also use a food processor for thisNOTE: There is no need to add any water during blending but if for some reason your blender does not blend it finely, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to it
How to store homemade garlic paste
Freeze the garlic paste in freezer zip lock bags or in silicone traysNOTE: If using freezer zip lock bags, remember to make thin layers of the garlic paste so it’s easy to break off smaller pieces when needed. You can use multiple zip lock bags for this. Frozen garlic paste not only retains the fresh flavors but also does not change its color You can also refrigerate the garlic paste in a glass jar for up to 5 daysNOTE: To keep the garlic from turning blueish-green, stir in a little bit of oil and salt to the paste