How To Make Garlic Paste Recipes

GARLIC PASTE

Steps:

• Place the garlic head on a cutting board, root side up. Smash it hard, then loosen and separate the cloves.
• Cut the root tip and and peel the cloves. Skip this step if using store-ready peeled garlic cloves.
• Add garlic cloves and olive oil to the blender jar and blend for 30-45 seconds to make a smooth paste. Scrape down the sides of the blender jar once in between.
• Store in airtight containers or mason jars and refrigerate for up to a week. Alternatively, add to ice cube trays, cover and freeze for up to 3 months.

HOW TO MAKE GARLIC PASTE (GARLIC PUREE)

Steps:

• Peel the garlic using one of these methods. Optionally, remove the tough stem bit.You could also remove the green 'germ' from within the center of each garlic clove for less bitter results. I usually don't, though.
• Add the garlic to a high-speed blender and process it into a garlic puree.
• Add the oil and salt to the blender and blend for a few seconds to thoroughly incorporate all the ingredients. The garlic paste is ready.Feel free to blend even longer into a smoother paste, optionally, or even leave it slightly chunkier.

GARLIC PASTE

Steps:

• Slice the garlic.
• Add salt.
• Begin to crush until salt has dissolved.
• Now add 1/2 tps of Virgin Olive Oil and stir in until it disappears.
• Once the garlic has absorbed the oil add another 1/2 tps and repeat.
• If you keep doing this 3 cloves of garlic will then become a whole bowl of garlic paste.
• It is time consuming but the results pay off.
• Its fantastic as it keeps well and you can use it whenever required for cooking.
• It tastes great on bbq or grilled chicken.

BLANCHED GARLIC PASTE

Steps:

• Place the garlic in a small saucepan filled with cold water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 30 seconds, then drain and return to the same pan and cover with cold water again. Bring to a simmer and drain again. Return the drained cloves to the pan and add the olive oil. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Puree the mixture in a blender for 2 minutes, or until the mixture is very smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as necessary. Add the salt at the end of blending.
• Use as an addition to soups, salad dressings or any dish calling for garlic.

ROASTED GARLIC PASTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Remove any loose papery skins from the outside of the garlic heads; cut off the top 1/3 of the heads to open the cloves; set aside for another use; place the heads in a small baking dish, cut sides up; pour olive oil over them and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cover the dish tightly and bake until 3/4 done, about 45 minutes; uncover and continue to bake another 15 minutes or until the cloves begin to pop out of their skins and brown; cool.
• Squeeze the cloves out of their skins into a bowl; add the oil from the baking dish and mix well, forming a paste.
• Store, refrigerated, up to one week.

GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a skillet, saute garlic in oil on low heat, just hot enough to make the garlic sizzle; about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with basil, oregano, parsley, and crushed red pepper, and remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with garlic and herb mixture, and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve.

GINGER GARLIC PASTE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the garlic and ginger. Pulse to blend, adding small amounts of olive oil to facilitate the blending, until it makes a smooth paste. Refrigerate or freeze.