Turmeric Golden Milk

Warm MilkEasyPrep 5 minCook 10 minServes 2

Traditional preparation. This is not medical advice and nothing here promises a cure. Warm milk whisked with turmeric and a pinch of black pepper, traditionally enjoyed as a cozy, golden evening drink.

Traditional preparation. This is not medical advice and nothing here promises a cure.

Ingredients

2 cups milk (dairy or oat)
1 tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch black pepper
1 tsp honey, to taste (optional)

Steps

Warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; do not boil it.
Whisk in the turmeric, cinnamon and black pepper until smooth.
Simmer gently for 5 minutes, whisking now and then.
Remove from the heat, sweeten with honey if you like and pour into two mugs.

Serve with: a plain cookie or a slice of banana bread.

Turmeric stains: whisk in the sink area and rinse the pan promptly.

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