This golden milk made from turmeric paste soothes a cold or sore throat and helps you to sleep better. Warm and delicious, it's great just before bed every evening. This recipe for turmeric paste yields enough for a few weeks. Store in the refrigerator, and reheat it in small amounts as needed.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups water
- 0.25 cups ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon water , or as needed
Instructions
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To make the turmeric paste: Combine 1/2 cup water, turmeric, and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon water and continue cooking until thickened into a paste, 7 to 9 minutes. Allow to cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes. Store turmeric paste in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator.
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To make turmeric milk: Whisk almond milk, 1 teaspoon of the homemade turmeric paste, coconut oil, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Place over low heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in honey. Strain milk mixture into 2 mugs.
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