Fresh Turmeric Paste

Name: Fresh Turmeric Paste
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 /4 cup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 (2 inch) piece fresh turmeric root, peeled and grated; 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ⅓ cup water, divided

Rating: 3.17 stars

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This homemade paste made of fresh turmeric root, ginger, coconut oil, and pepper comes together quickly. Use it fresh in soups, sautes, and even on sandwiches. Add to any dish where you want some added flavor! Or use it as a base for curry pastes. It can be refrigerated to be used within 3 days or frozen in ice trays to be used later. I hope you enjoy it.

By Buckwheat Queen

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

5 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

15 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

3 /4 cup

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 (2 inch) piece fresh turmeric root, peeled and grated
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
⅓ cup water, divided

Directions

Step 1
Combine coconut oil, turmeric root, ginger root, and black pepper in a saucepan; add 1/2 of the water. Cook and stir mixture over medium until small bubbles form around the edges, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring continually and adding small amounts of the remaining water, until mixture forms a paste, 5 to 8 minutes.

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Step 2
Transfer paste to a glass container and cool to room temperature. Cover container tightly with a lid and refrigerate.

Cook's Notes:

Turmeric can stain any utensil, working area, or skin.

I freeze this mixture in small ice cube trays to have single portions ready for use. It keeps in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Pregnant or nursing women, young children or diabetics should consult their physician before consuming turmeric.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

21 calories; carbohydrates 0.4g; fat 2.3g; sodium 0.5mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (7)

Most helpful positive review

Darla

05/16/2020

I love this recipe. I use less water & heated in a glass bowl. Looks beautiful & I want to use it in my smoothies. Not sure how much to use. I put my grater and spoon from making the paste in a cup of tea. Yummy! Read More