Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Paste

Anti-inflammatory Ginger Paste is great to add to smoothies, ginger shots, soups, and more. Learn how to make ginger paste with this easy fresh ginger paste recipe made with just two ingredients. 

Fresh ginger paste is super quick and easy to make and there are so many ways you can use it.

Ginger is one of the world’s most popular spices, and it has some powerful culinary, medicinal and preservative properties.  Fresh ginger can be sliced, chopped, cut into matchsticks, grated or ground into paste.

What is Ginger Paste?

Ginger Paste is simply ginger root that has been blended into a paste using a blender or food processor.  Some people blend it with oil and some with a little water, but I prefer to use water because I mostly use this paste to add to my smoothies, wellness shots and soups, and I don’t want the added oil flavor or oiliness especially in my smoothies. 

How Do You Use It?

• Add a teaspoon or two to smoothies.
• Use it for wellness shots.
• Stir into soups for a flavorful broth.
• Add  to curry dishes and stir-fries.

Ginger Paste Recipe

• Fresh ginger (about 1/4 pound), peeled and chopped
• Water

Find printable recipe with measurements below.

How to Make Ginger Paste

1. Peel and chop. Peel the ginger using a vegetable peeler or a spoon, then chop into pieces about 1/2 to 1 inch in size.
2. Blend. Add the peeled and chopped ginger and half of the water to a blender (or NutriBullet) and blend into a paste.
3. Adjust. Add more water for desired consistency.

How Do You Select Fresh Ginger Root?

Fresh ginger should feel solid and slightly heavy in your hand. Don’t purchase ginger that is dry and withering or shows signs of mold. Young (early harvested) ginger has a thin and light cream-tan, almost translucent skin with pinkish tip. It is crisper, juicier and more mild in flavor than a more mature root, which has a thicker skin and is more fibrous and stronger in flavor. 

Do You Have to Peel Ginger?

It’s not necessary to peel if you’re using young ginger with a thin skin (that can easily peeled with a spoon). It is recommended though that we peel a more mature and thicker-skinned root before use.

How Do You Store Ginger Paste?

1. Refrigerator. You can store it in an air-tight container (a mason jar will work) in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or  it can be stored in the freezer for up to six months. 
2. Freezer. You can also freeze it by lining a cookie sheet with a Silpat or piece of wax paper. Then using a measuring teaspoon, scoop the paste and place on a the Silpat or wax paper.Place cookie sheet in freezer for 30-45 minutes or until the paste is frozen. Then transfer frozen mounds to freezer bags where they should last up to 6 months.

Looking for more fresh ginger recipes?

• Immune-Boosting Ginger Tea
• Smoothie Cubes
• Lemon Ginger Morning Detox Drink
• Ginger Syrup
• Beet Ginger Detox Juice

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Yield: 48 servings

Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Paste

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Anti-inflammatory Ginger Paste is great to add to smoothies, wellness shots, soups, stews and stir-fries. Learn how to make ginger paste with this easy ginger paste recipe that has only two ingredients - fresh ginger and water.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh ginger (about 1/4 pound), peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup water (or as needed)

Instructions

1. Add peeled and chopped ginger and half of the water to a blender or food processor and blend into a paste.
2. Add more water for desired consistency.
3. Scrape down the sides.
4. Transfer to an air-tight container or mason jar and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

How to Freeze Ginger Paste

You can store ginger paste in an air-tight container (a mason jar will work) in the fridge for up to 5 days, or  it can be stored in the freezer for up to six months. 

• Line a cookie sheet with a Silpat or piece of wax paper.
• Using a teaspoon, scoop the paste and place on a the Silpat or wax paper.
• Place cookie sheet in freezer for 30-45 minutes or until the paste is frozen.
• Transfer frozen mounds to freezer bags.

How to Use Fresh Ginger Paste

• Add a teaspoon or two to smoothies
• Use it for wellness shots 
• Stir into soups for a flavorful broth
• Add  to curry dishes and stir-fries.

How to Select Fresh Ginger Root

Fresh ginger should feel solid and slightly heavy in your hand. Don't purchase ginger that is dry and withering or shows signs of mold. Young (early harvested) ginger has a thin and light cream-tan, almost translucent skin with pinkish tip. It is crisper, juicier and more mild in flavor than a more mature root, which has a thicker skin and is more fibrous and stronger in flavor. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

48

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 2Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

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