Ginger Paste Recipes

Ginger paste is a convenient pantry shortcut made from finely crushed fresh ginger, bringing warm, peppery, citrusy flavor to recipes without peeling or grating a knob of ginger each time.

Use it in weeknight stir-fries, Indian curries, noodle bowls, marinades, soups, salad dressings, dipping sauces, and glazes. It blends quickly into wet ingredients and helps build aromatic depth at the start of cooking.

Because ginger paste can vary in intensity and salt content depending on the brand or preparation, start with a small amount and adjust to taste. As a general swap, 1 teaspoon ginger paste is usually close to 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger.