I also mince and freeze ginger. Because ginger has a higher water content, I freeze it a bit differently. Since the basis of all Indian curries starts with browned onions, ginger and garlic, I can make dinner in under thirty minutes,definitely a boon when I am trying to get breakfast, lunches and dinner ready before heading to work. Freeze minced garlic without any preservatives,oil salt or turmeric for use in everyday cooking.
The color, texture or taste of the garlic stays as good as fresh making cooking very fast,easy and convenient. If you prefer to put in ice cube trays, you can freeze the garlic in ice cube trays and once frozen, put in a freezer safe bag. I find putting in high quality freezer bags very easy and convenient. Don't put too much garlic into the bags, the thinner the layer of garlic, the easier it is to break the amount that's needed.
Its important to use Freezer bags and not regular ziploc bags. Freezer bags are thicker and prevent freezer burn. Garlic lasts upto 6 months in the freezer. Freezing time: 2 hrs. Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins. Servings: 25 garlic and oil balls. Calories: 19 kcal. Equipment Food processor. Baking sheet. Instructions Combine the peeled garlic cloves and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse until the cloves are chopped, but stop before they turn into a paste. Scoop out one teaspoon of the mixture at a time and transfer to a baking sheet.
Freeze for a couple of hours before putting the teaspoons in a freezer bag. Store for up to 3 months. When you want to use the frozen garlic, transfer the desired amount directly from the freezer to the dish. Do not thaw. It will thaw and break apart quickly from the heat of the pan. Once you get used to the convenience of having minced garlic pre-measured and on hand, there's no going back!
Line pan with plastic wrap, leaving an inch or so of plastic hanging over pan edges; coat with cooking spray. Set aside. Add garlic cloves to food processor and pulse until evenly minced, stopping and scraping down sides as needed. Pat it down with a spatula to make it smooth and flat. Use a bench scraper to make 1" cuts in both directions 9 cuts on the short side by 12 cuts on the long side.
NOTE: If using a different pan size, adjust grid square size to make 1 teaspoon portions. Place plastic wrap over top and place baking sheet in freezer for several hours until solid. Remove frozen garlic from pan in one large piece. Using a bench scraper or large knife, follow the pre-scored lines and cut the pan of minced garlic into 4 large equal rectangles. Wrap 3 rectangles individually in plastic wrap and place in a Ziploc freezer bag, squeezing out as much air as possible before sealing the bag.
Place the 4th rectangle in a separate Ziploc freezer bag for current use so it is easy to open, break off garlic pieces, close, and return to freezer; when used up, unwrap another garlic rectangle and add it to the bag for current use. Store bags in freezer for up to 4 months. To use garlic, break off as many pieces as you need for a recipe.
Print recipe Pin recipe on Pinterest. Site Navigation. Looking for holiday gifts for the foodie in your life? Monica's favorite gear for mincing and freezing garlic. Garlic Peeler Tube.
Roll garlic cloves in this tube, and the peels will fall right off. So easy! View on Amazon. This workhorse is the 1 recommendation of Cooks Illustrated's Test Kitchen. I use my food processor almost daily--don't know how I'd cook without it. I have two sets of these versatile, durable pans; they get used frequently.
I used the smaller one quarter sheet in this recipe. The lids are great for stacking and storing. This sturdy multi-purpose tool gets lots of use in my kitchen.
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