Turmeric Paste for Golden Milk Recipe
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Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup turmeric powder 1 piece of ginger, about the size of 1/2 of your thumb 1 level TBSP cinnamon 2 tsps. ground black pepper 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cardamom 1/4 tsp cloves 3 tsp coconut oil
For the Golden Milk (1 serving) 1 cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk 1 heaped teaspoon to 1 tablespoon turmeric paste (above), depending on how strong you want it 1/2--1 tsp honey or other sweeter of your choice
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Directions:To make the paste: Pour the water into a small pan and bring to a boil Finely grate the ginger and add it to the pan together with the turmeric powder, cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg and coconut oil. Stir continuously on a medium-low heat for about 3--4 minutes. If the paste is too thick, add a small splash of water and continue stirring. Place paste in clean jars seal and let cool. It will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks.
To make the Golden Milk: Gently heat one cup of milk of your choice. The milk should be lukewarm and not hot. Whisk in 1 heaped teaspoon of the turmeric paste and the honey or another sweetener of your choice. Serve immediately. |
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Notes: Golden Milk is great to help you sleep--drink before bed. The turmeric and ginger, with the black pepper added in, helps with inflammation, depression, digestive problems, high cholesterol ....you name it.
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