I recently just came back from a short holiday in Bali. There, we had opportunities to taste some of their local cuisines and drinks. I really love how they put ginger in some of their dishes and drinks to spice things up a bit, especially their beverages such as in mixed energiser drinks, ginger tea (plus ginger) and chocolate dessert (plus ginger). The spice in these drinks immediately wakes you up and gets you energised. I had a cup of ginger tea right before my massage at the resort, and I loved it lots. I wish I can have a cup of it every day.
Adding ginger into beverages is apt not just for hot drinks but for cold drinks too. Ginger is supposed to bring health benefits too, such as enhancing digestion, reducing inflammation, and improving blood circulation. This recipe here uses ginger blended into a yogurt and honey lemon smoothie. It’s easy to slurp and gulp down, and especially appetising on a hot day in Singapore.
So try it and see if you like it too!
Ingredients:
- Vanilla yogurt: 1 cup (300g)
- Ice cube: 1 cup
- Lemon juice: 2 tbsp (juice from 1/3 of a lemon)
- Honey: 2 generous tbsp
- Ginger: 1 tbsp, grated
- Lemon zest: 2 tsp (zest from 1 lemon)
- Turmeric: 1/8 tsp
Method:
- Combine vanilla yoghurt, ice cube, lemon juice, honey, ginger, lemon zest & turmeric in a blender. Blend till smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Serving:
2 cups
