1. Classic Garlic and Ginger Paste

A staple in many Asian dishes, garlic and ginger paste forms the foundation of countless stir-fries, marinades, and sauces. With Odette’s Multi-Function Food Chopper, you can prepare this essential paste in minutes and store it for convenient use throughout the week.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup peeled and chopped ginger
• 1/4 cup neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola)
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Add the garlic and ginger into the chopper.
2. Pulse until finely minced.
3. Slowly drizzle in the oil while continuing to chop until you achieve a smooth paste.
4. Season with salt and transfer to an airtight container.
5. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Tip: Use this paste as a base for stir-fries, soups, or even to marinate meats for grilling.

2. Spicy Sambal Oelek

This fiery Indonesian chilli paste is perfect for adding heat to your dishes. Whether you’re stirring it into noodles, spreading it on sandwiches, or using it as a dipping sauce, Sambal Oelek brings a spicy kick that’s hard to resist.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh red chilies, stems removed
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Place the chilies and garlic into the chopper.
2. Pulse until you reach your desired consistency – some prefer it smooth, others like it chunky.
3. Add vinegar, sugar, and salt, then pulse a few more times to mix everything together.
4. Store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Tip: Adjust the spiciness level by adding fewer chilies or removing some seeds before chopping.

3. Savoury Soy and Scallion Sauce

This versatile sauce is a delicious blend of soy sauce and fresh scallions, perfect for drizzling over steamed vegetables, grilled meats, or tossing with noodles. It’s a quick way to infuse your dishes with a burst of umami flavour.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions (green onions)
• 2 garlic cloves

Instructions:

1. Add garlic and scallions into the chopper and pulse until finely chopped.
2. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, sugar, and sesame oil. Heat until sugar dissolves.
3. Stir in the chopped garlic and scallions.
4. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
5. Let it cool and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Tip: Use this sauce as a quick dressing for salads, as a marinade, or to add a finishing touch to stir-fried dishes.

4. Thai-Style Peanut Sauce

This creamy, nutty sauce is a must-have for lovers of Thai cuisine. It’s perfect as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, a dressing for salads, or a sauce for stir-fried noodles and satay.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey or sugar

Instructions:

1. Place the peanuts into the chopper and pulse until they are finely ground.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
3. Adjust the consistency by adding more coconut milk if needed.
4. Store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Tip: This sauce can be thinned with warm water to make a delicious salad dressing or thickened to coat noodles or grilled meats.

5. Versatile Hoisin Garlic Sauce

Hoisin sauce is a sweet and savoury condiment often used in Chinese cuisine. This homemade version, enhanced with fresh garlic, is perfect for glazing meats, as a stir-fry sauce, or as a dipping sauce for fried snacks like spring rolls, samosas and more.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 garlic cloves

Instructions:

1. Place the garlic cloves into the chopper and pulse until finely chopped.
2. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Tip: This sauce can be used as a marinade for BBQ ribs, added to stir-fried dishes, or drizzled over grilled vegetables.