Halia is a Malay term for ginger. Ginger is believed to be originated from China and then spread to India, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. It has a spicy flavour and a unique fragrance that adds flavour to the dish and removes the fishy smell of chicken, fish, and meat.
Widely used in cooking, ginger is known for its nutritional values and health benefits that dated back a thousand years ago. Loaded with nutrients, ginger is commonly consumed by the elderly to keep their health in the best condition. It is a natural ingredient that is widely used not only in Malaysia but also in other parts of the world.
This spice is commonly known to help with the soothing of the stomach due to its anti-inflammatory substance, and it highly contains anti-oxidant, similar to coffee. It is a must-drink beverage for those healthy life seekers or anyone in general. It is said that ginger can remedy cough, headache, lowering blood sugar level and a natural remedy to treat nausea.
Do bear in mind to not consume ginger with other medication such as aspirin or diabetes medication as the spice and medications have the same function. You do not want to overdo it.
Lately, the ginger-based drink has been gaining popularity. Ginger tea is extensively known by many, and some might have even tried it before, but have you ever heard of ginger coffee? The blend does sound weird to get the hang of, but surprisingly the mixture does have its fans.
Ginger powder is readily available on the market, mixing it with your coffee is a teaspoon away. Pre-mixed ginger coffee is a no brainer, but then again, where is the fun in that? Here we will teach you to make your ginger coffee from scratch.
Ingredients (1 serving):
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tsp Coffee
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 tsp Minced Ginger
Directions:
- Using a saucepan, boil your fresh ginger with water.
- When water turns yellow and starts to bubble, add coffee and sugar. Alternatively, sweeteners can be used instead of sugar.
- Stir the mixture, making sure everything is dissolved and mixed. You can add milk if you want a creamy and rich taste.
- Strain the coffee into a cup.
- Served to be enjoyed.