Ata Gige–Style Aromatic Paste
A bold Nigerian-inspired pepper paste made with onions, garlic, ginger, parsley, and paprika that adds instant flavor to stews, rice, and marinades.
Servings 16 servings
Calories: 23kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion roughly chopped
- 1-inch ginger fresh, peeled and choppped.
- 3 garlic cloves peeled
- ½ bunch parsley leaves fresh, washed and stems trimmed
- 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- ½ tablespoon paprika powder
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or 3tbsp, (any neutral oil)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper or 2 peppers, your preference
- 2 tablespoons water as needed for blending
Equipment
Instructions
- Save Time in the Kitchen: Read the instructions thoroughly, then gather and prep all your ingredients before cooking! Learn Prepping Tips.
- Prep Ingredients: Roughly chop the onion, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic so they blend more easily. Wash parsley and remove tough stems.
- Blend: Add onion, ginger, garlic, bell pepper, parsley, and paprika to a blender or food processor. Pour in oil and blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the mixture.
- Season: Add salt (and optional chili peppers if you prefer more heat). Blend again until well incorporated.
- Store: Transfer paste into a clean pint-sized jar. Smooth the surface and top with a thin layer of oil to prevent oxidation.
- To Use: To cook with the paste, heat a little oil in a pan and fry 1–2 tablespoons of Ata Gige paste for 2–3 minutes at the start of your recipe to release its aroma before adding other ingredients.
Notes
Storage Tips
- Refrigerator: Up to 5 days in an airtight container with oil on top.
- Freezer: Portion into ice cube trays or small deli cups and freeze up to 3 months.
- Base for Nigerian-style stews and jollof rice.
- Marinades for chicken, fish, or beef.
- Flavor starter for soups or vegetable dishes.
Nutrition
Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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