Secrets
- Always whisk the turmeric into a splash of milk first before adding the rest to avoid lumps.
- Five minutes of gentle simmering takes away the bitterness of raw turmeric.
- Oat milk naturally yields a delightfully creamy texture.
When you want a soothing, caffeine-free hot drink in the evening, golden milk with turmeric, cinnamon and honey is pure cozy comfort.
A tiny pinch of black pepper and the natural fat in the milk (or a drop of coconut oil) bind the spices and mellow the earthy flavor of turmeric.
Step-by-step recipe check off as you go
Whisk the spices
In the saucepan, whisk the turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and pepper with 3 tablespoons of milk into a smooth, lump-free paste.
Warm gently
Pour in the remaining milk and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat, whisking regularly so the spices infuse.
Sweeten with honey off the heat
Off the heat, stir in the honey, give it one last vigorous whisk to froth it up, and pour into mugs.
Popotam's tipAlways add the honey off the heat to preserve all its delicate aromas.
And there you go, it's ready
Check off every step to enjoy the golden milk.
Secrets to mellow, soothing golden milk what makes all the difference
Storage and make-ahead
You can mix the dry spice blend ahead of time in a small jar for the whole season.
Variations
- A crushed cardamom pod steeped in the milk.
- With half coconut milk and half oat milk for an ultra-velvety version.
- A square of melted white chocolate instead of honey.
Frequently asked questions
Pourquoi met-on une pincée de poivre dans un lait sucré ?
En toute petite quantité, on ne le sent presque pas, mais sa pipérine révèle les arômes chauds du curcuma.
Est-ce que le curcuma tache la casserole ?
Non sur l'inox ou l'émail ; rince simplement la casserole et le fouet à l'eau chaude juste après avoir servi.
Les enfants aiment-ils le lait doré ?
Oui, en mettant une demi-cuillère de curcuma, un peu plus de cannelle et une bonne cuillère de miel.
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