Fresh Turmeric Paste

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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
  • 1/3 cup water, divided

Instructions

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

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

370 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.6g 34% DV
Carbs 33.9g 12% DV
Fiber 9.9g 35% DV
Sugar 1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12.3mg 1% DV
Potassium 662.3mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 7.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Calcium 142mg 11% DV
Iron 7.4mg 41% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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