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How to make Garlic Paste

Gwen Jikoni
How to make garlic paste using 2 ingredients in a matter of minutes! Having this garlic paste is time saving and a great way to meal prep. It has a shelf life in the fridge for up to 7 days or 3 months when frozen.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course DIY, Kitchen hack, Kitchen tips
Servings 1 cup garlic paste

Equipment

  • Food processor or Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g peeled garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil or olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Start by peeling the garlic to get the individual cloves.
  • Add the garlic cloves to a blender or food processor together with the vegetable oil or olive oil and process it into a garlic paste.
    (You can puree till smooth or to your desired consistency.)

How to store:

  • Fridge: Store in an airtight container for  up to 7 days. Incase don't think you can use the paste within a week, consider freezing since it can cause serious poisoning.
  • Freezer: Place the garlic paste in a small ice-cube tray based on how much you normally use. You can use a teaspoon measurement to allow you know how many teaspoons you need per recipe while cooking. Allow to freeze then transfer to an airtight container or zip lock bag. It can be stored for up to 3 months.

Notes

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Keyword Garlic, Garlic paste, Homamade garlic paste, How to, How to make garlic paste