Making your own ginger paste is more economical than buying it in a jar at the grocery store. I refrigerate and freeze it in Tupperware midget cups to add to many dishes for extra flavor and good health.
I found it very hard to peel ginger root, but since it was organic I simply soaked it in hot water with a few drops of doTERRA On Guard essential oil for a few minutes to be sure it was completely clean. A produce cleaner would work as well. I figured the peel would just add a little more fiber, and as you can see below, not a trace of the organic peel is visible.
It was chopped into about 1-inch pieces and blended in my Vitamix with enough olive oil to blend it well. Water could be used instead. I did need to tamper it down with the tampering tool but it only took less than two minutes to get it smooth and creamy.
Next, I filled these Tupperware midget cups, getting it ready to freeze. There was a little extra paste left over which made a wonderful cup of ginger tea, with a small amount of NuStevia for a sweetener. It was so delicious and ginger supports the immune system and also aids in digestion, so I plan to drink ginger tea more often, using this paste.
It was chopped into about 1-inch pieces and blended in my Vitamix with enough olive oil to blend it well. Water could be used instead. I did need to tamper it down with the tampering tool but it only took less than two minutes to get it smooth and creamy.
Next, I filled these Tupperware midget cups, getting it ready to freeze. There was a little extra paste left over which made a wonderful cup of ginger tea, with a small amount of NuStevia for a sweetener. It was so delicious and ginger supports the immune system and also aids in digestion, so I plan to drink ginger tea more often, using this paste.
Ginger paste in Tupperware midget cups and a cup of ginger tea
I add ginger paste to some chicken, turkey, and beef dishes, as well as to soups, casseroles, sauces, and dressings.
