Golden Milk

How to Make Golden Milk

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1. Pour the milk into a small saucepan and add the turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and pepper. Whisk until the spices are dissolved.

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2. Warm over medium-low heat, whisking now and then, until steaming, then reduce the heat and simmer very gently for 5 minutes. Do not let it boil over.

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3. Stir in the honey and whisk hard for 20 seconds to make a light foam.

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4. Strain into a mug through a fine sieve, if you like a smooth drink, and serve hot.

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Small Things That Help

• Whisk the spices into the cold milk before you heat it. Dry turmeric floats in clumps on the surface of hot milk and will not dissolve.
• Add the pepper, even though you will barely taste it. It is part of the traditional drink.
• Use a non-stick pan and wipe up spills quickly. Turmeric stains a yellow that is very difficult to remove.

What to Serve with Golden Milk

• Oat biscuits
• Dates
• Almond biscotti

Leftovers and Storage

Best made fresh. Leftover golden milk keeps in the fridge for 1 day and can be reheated gently. Stir before you drink it, since the spices settle.

Golden Milk: Questions and Answers

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.