Instead of posting another smoothie recipe I want to show you how to prepare "Golden Milk" today. It's an ayurvedic medicine that has its origin in the Indian subcontinent. The main ingredient is turmeric which detoxifies the liver, counteracts bloating, stimulates digestion and has a strong anti-inflammatory impact. Mixing turmeric with oil and black pepper enhances the body absorption of it.
Here's what you need:
- turmeric / curcuma
- oat milk, almond milk, spelt milk, hazelnut milk or cow milk
- black pepper
- hemp seed oil, coconut oil or olive oil
- honey or agave nectar
- water
I chose oat milk, hemp seed oil and honey for this one but all the other options are also fine.
At first you have to make a paste out of water and turmeric. To do that mix both components at the ratio of 2 to 1 and simmer the mixture on medium heat for about 10 minutes under constant stirring until it's a thick paste.
- i.e. 1/2 cup water
- i.e. 1/4 cup turmeric
Now put the following together and heat the new mixture until it's lukewarm:
- 1 tea spoon turmeric paste
- 1 cup milk (whichever you chose)
- 1/4 tea spoon black pepper
- 1 tea spoon honey or agave nectar
- 1 tea spoon oil (whichever you chose)
Pour into an ovenproof glass or a cup and enjoy your magic potion.
Cheers!