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Garlic-Ginger Paste - Ratios?

Last post by andrw « Wed Dec 19, 2018 3:39 pm
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by hotpan dave » Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:05 pm

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hi all
would like to start making my own pastes
how much garlic to ginger would make a ideal paste

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The ratio is up to you Dave, I personally like 70/30 garlic/ginger. Maybe start by trying a small...

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Last post by andrw
Wed Dec 19, 2018 3:39 pm
Powdered Ginger?

Last post by JalfreziT « Tue Dec 11, 2018 1:03 pm
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by reefcat » Mon Dec 10, 2018 3:22 pm

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I've been making my own G&G paste, peeling all the garlic, food processor with a little oil and...

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I use powdered for things like rubs for ribs. Never considering using it in a curry, must give it a...

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Last post by JalfreziT
Tue Dec 11, 2018 1:03 pm
How Important is Garlic?

Last post by rdu « Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:44 am
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by seawitch » Sun Nov 11, 2018 1:10 am

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Can great meals be made without garlic? Or with very little?

Does the whole game change without...

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I believe you can leave it out but you will get a different taste. I cannot imagine leaving it out...

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Last post by rdu
Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:44 am
Garlic & Ginger Paste - Storage

Last post by roryaherne « Tue Oct 02, 2018 7:05 pm
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by tarkatronic » Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:42 am
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preserving home blended garlic / ginger / chilli pastes

Hi curry fans, I know this has probably...

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I registered here just to find out if making larger batches and freezing in cubes before...
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Last post by roryaherne
Tue Oct 02, 2018 7:05 pm
Garlic Ginger paste -buy or make?

Last post by charliebir « Thu Sep 20, 2018 1:00 pm
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by Edwina Curry » Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:54 pm
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I have been using TRS garlic ginger paste. Smells a bit weird raw though.

Is pre-prepared garlic...

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I was in a local asian shop years ago and commented to the owner what a pain it was peeling garlic...
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Last post by charliebir
Thu Sep 20, 2018 1:00 pm
Rusty's Ginger

Last post by Rusty « Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:53 pm
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by Rusty » Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:04 am
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Decided to give growing Ginger a go and really kicking myself that a did not also plant turmeric at...

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Fresh grown produce, you can’t beat it :thumbup:

Cheers Rusty
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Last post by Rusty
Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:53 pm
How to Peel Fresh Garlic

Last post by DamienD « Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:48 pm
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by Cory Ander » Fri Jul 19, 2013 2:55 pm
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I love this!

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Dubious? Try it! It works! :P

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I came across this video and tried it a few time but it's never worked for me, maybe American...
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Last post by DamienD
Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:48 pm
Frozen Garlic & Ginger

Last post by mishking « Wed May 09, 2018 6:23 pm
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by Dan Sak » Thu May 14, 2015 10:26 am

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I have been using these frozen garlic and ginger cubes for the last few months and I have to say...

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I've been using the frozen bags of garlic and ginger for quite a while now and i have had excellent...

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Last post by mishking
Wed May 09, 2018 6:23 pm
Fresh garlic going brown

Last post by ScotchBonnet « Sun May 06, 2018 1:40 pm
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by Greybeard » Sun May 06, 2018 11:46 am

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I'm used to seeing small (Chinese?) garlic with some brown spots on the cloves (which I cut out)....

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It might just be a natural appearance. I had a fresh garlic bulb recently where some cloves were...

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Last post by ScotchBonnet
Sun May 06, 2018 1:40 pm
Garlic ginger blending process

Last post by Bandit « Sun May 06, 2018 12:36 am
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by Greybeard » Thu Apr 26, 2018 9:32 am

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I've been experimenting recently in an attempt to get a super smooth garlic paste when making small...

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Hi GB,

I've been using frozen Garlic and frozen Ginger ..... (moved to relevant thread - admin)

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Last post by Bandit
Sun May 06, 2018 12:36 am
Garlic (& Ginger) Paste

Last post by Dragonsfire « Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:24 pm
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by Dragonsfire » Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:35 pm

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Made some this morning, 50/50 with Olive oil and salt.

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I refrigerate them, I also use my vacuum pack attachment to do the jars, has a very long life,...

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Last post by Dragonsfire
Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:24 pm
Does Fresh Garlic Really Need Peeling?

Last post by charliebir « Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:30 am
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by charliebir » Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:51 pm
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Might sound like a stupid question, if so fair be it !

Was just reading some of the other threads...

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Thanks, CA.

Thread tactfully pulled back to the original subject. :thumbup:
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Last post by charliebir
Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:30 am
jars of garlic in b&m,s

Last post by Dee « Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:03 pm
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by rfr » Fri Apr 17, 2015 3:51 pm

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If you have a b&m,s in your area keep your eyes peeled for 190g jars of peeled garlic in brine for...

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I tried it, but it didn't taste the same as fresh, it was much milder

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Last post by Dee
Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:03 pm
Garlic Turning Green

Last post by rdu « Thu Dec 14, 2017 9:06 am
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by rfr » Sun Aug 17, 2014 12:22 am
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Twice now in the last couple of weeks my freshly made garlic paste has turned green,the first time...

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Always freeze it immediately in ice-cubes and defrost them in the refrigerator.
It turn green very...
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Last post by rdu
Thu Dec 14, 2017 9:06 am
Growing Garlic

Last post by Timbobaggins « Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:22 pm
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by Rusty » Fri Sep 02, 2016 6:26 am
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After great success last year with growing garlic and how good it was, I doubled my crop this year...

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That's a good yield, bet it tastes amazing in the curry, we bought some part grown garlic from the...
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Last post by Timbobaggins
Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:22 pm
A clove a day keeps the doctor away...

Last post by mickyp « Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:07 am
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by slicker55 » Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:11 pm

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garlic.jpg

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Makes perfect sense to me
If you want to curry on living you have to eat curry, simples, and for...

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Last post by mickyp
Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:07 am
Cofresh Crushed Garlic

Last post by fred62 « Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:00 am
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by walleye12 » Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:10 pm

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There seems to be shortage of Cofresh frozen crushed garlic cubes I have searched in three local...

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I think it must be a regional tempory shortage, as I have not seen any problems in my area

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Last post by fred62
Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:00 am
Garlic paste without the Ginger

Last post by edwin catflap « Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:52 pm
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by Alchemist » Fri Mar 10, 2017 3:14 pm

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I have recently been using a Garlic only paste, which is something Adey Payne recommended. I have...

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I have been making some of h4ppy Chris/Sams recipes lately especially the korai and Sam confirmed...

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Last post by edwin catflap
Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:52 pm
Morrisons smoked garlic

Last post by steveparadox « Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:10 pm
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by snoopy » Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:33 pm

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Anyone tried it? I did and it didnt make much difference in my madras dish last week, :no:

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I tried it years ago, in a non curry dish I believe. I recall verging of the impression that it was...

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Last post by steveparadox
Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:10 pm
Green Vein Running Through Fresh Garlic?

Last post by johnmann « Thu Feb 16, 2017 10:29 pm
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by johnmann » Thu Feb 16, 2017 5:43 pm

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I hope I am posting this in the right place.....
When peeling garlic I see that there is a green...

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Thank you, I guessed that might be the case and removed the green bit.

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Last post by johnmann
Thu Feb 16, 2017 10:29 pm
Ginger/ garlic paste - smells funny?

Last post by TopHouse « Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:48 am
Replies: 8
by Marktheshark » Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:43 pm

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Hi all, I have always made my ginger/garlic paste in a blender with a little oil and salt, it works...

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I use water and batch make ginger then freeze in 1 tbspn amounts but garlic I do fresh as I had a...

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Last post by TopHouse
Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:48 am
How much garlic does your household use?

Last post by Funny Greek « Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:50 pm
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by Greybeard » Sat Feb 04, 2017 2:58 am

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Mr Peshwari inspired this thread. I am not going to vote on this as it is pointless, for in the GB...

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Typically I buy a netted bunch of Garlic from Costco around every 3 weeks or so. There are around 8...

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Last post by Funny Greek
Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:50 pm
Leaving out the garlic

Last post by Greybeard « Wed Dec 21, 2016 1:24 am
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by blodwyn » Tue Dec 20, 2016 12:43 am

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Having become totally hooked on the deliciousness of the recipes in this forum, I've found myself...

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Blodwyn,

If I send you some money and a few DHL envelopes, would you oblige ???? *

Logically it...

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Last post by Greybeard
Wed Dec 21, 2016 1:24 am
Where to Buy Garlic-Ginger Paste?

Last post by king prawn « Sun Dec 04, 2016 8:49 pm
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by scabbyrat » Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:44 am

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Hi,

Can I ask, where can you buy the blended G/G paste??

Thanks

Gary

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@Lanerboy is spot on! :)

KP

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Last post by king prawn
Sun Dec 04, 2016 8:49 pm
Garlic Paste - Number of Cloves per Tbsp?

Last post by TopHouse « Wed Jun 01, 2016 1:49 am
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by TopHouse » Mon May 30, 2016 3:07 pm

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Has anyone done the maths as to how many cloves of garlic there roughly are in say a tablespoon of...

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Those measuring spoon sets are a godsend, every amateur chef should have a set, i have the cup ones...

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Last post by TopHouse
Wed Jun 01, 2016 1:49 am
GG Paste Additives

Last post by Cory Ander « Thu May 26, 2016 9:08 am
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by TopHouse » Wed May 25, 2016 6:47 pm

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Having just got my wet/dry grinder i've been thinking about that to put in my paste (besides the...

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As far as I understand it, BIRs simply blitz garlic and ginger (in a ratio typically varying from...

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Last post by Cory Ander
Thu May 26, 2016 9:08 am
Ready peeled garlic?

Last post by kimgary « Wed May 11, 2016 12:40 pm
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by Ian4curry » Mon May 09, 2016 7:25 pm

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Hi all

Does anyone know if ready peeled garlic is available from any shops. I`m talking about full...

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In the restaurant they soak the individual cloves in water for a few hours, put your hands in grab...

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Last post by kimgary
Wed May 11, 2016 12:40 pm
Lazy Garlic / Chilli / Ginger

Last post by antonyhepworth « Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:23 pm
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by elliotk » Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:49 pm
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Does anyone use Lazy Garlic, Ginger or Chilli? I am new to the forum, and have often used these in...

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I'm sorry, but I've got to say fresh is best in my book.

The horribly pungent smell of...
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Last post by antonyhepworth
Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:23 pm
Packet frozen garlic and ginger over fresh

Last post by Cory Ander « Tue Jun 02, 2015 12:11 am
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by Jillsz » Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:51 pm

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I'm fairly new to this game and wondered what you experts out there think to using frozen packets...

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Hi Jill,

You will find quite a lot of information and opinions on jarred v frozen v fresh garlic...

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Last post by Cory Ander
Tue Jun 02, 2015 12:11 am
Garlic/Ginger paste questions

Last post by HarryB « Sat May 30, 2015 2:06 pm
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by HarryB » Sat May 30, 2015 10:05 am

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Can anyone help me with a few questions regarding garlic/ginger paste . .

1. How long will...

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Thanks pauly. It actually smells delicious so i'm not too concerned about using it. I used to...

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Last post by HarryB
Sat May 30, 2015 2:06 pm

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