Garlic paste is a popular, time-saving culinary staple made by blending or crushing fresh garlic cloves into a smooth, thick consistency, often with the addition of oil and salt. It is widely used in Asian cuisines to add a robust, aromatic garlic flavor to curries, sauces, marinades, soups, and stir-fries.

Ginger paste is a convenient, ready-to-use condiment made by blending fresh ginger rhizomes into a smooth, thick consistency, often with a small amount of oil and salt. It is a staple in many cuisines, used to add a warm, pungent, and slightly spicy flavor to curries, stir-fries, marinades, soups, and even tea.