Golden Turmeric-Ginger Broth Booster Cubes
YKGrub · Sept 2026 · Makes ~16 cubes · ~10 min · Freezer staple, vegan
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp fresh turmeric, grated (or 2 tbsp ground turmeric)
- 3 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup water
Method
1. Blend
Combine everything in a small bowl or blender and blitz/stir into a rough paste.
2. Freeze
Spoon into an ice cube tray, pressing down to pack each well. Freeze solid, then pop out into a labeled freezer bag.
Black pepper isn't just flavor here — it helps the body absorb curcumin from the turmeric.
How to use
- Drop 1 cube into any simmering soup or broth in the last 10 minutes of cooking
- Melt straight into hot water with a squeeze of lemon as a savory alternative to the ginger-lemon cubes
Notes
- This is a booster, not a soup base on its own — always melt into an existing liquid
- Turmeric stains — use a tray you don't mind discoloring
- Keeps ~3 months in the freezer