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Malian Ginger Juice

Malian Ginger Juice

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ginger into a blender, cover with 1 1/2 cups water, and blend until ginger is thick and pasty. Strain and squeeze juice from ginger pulp into a 2-quart pitcher, squeezing ginger mixture as dry as possible.
  2. 2 Stir lemon juice and sugar into ginger juice until sugar has dissolved. Pour 7 cups water into mixture, stir to combine, and serve garnished with crushed mint leaves.

By TFRach

Fennel and Ginger Tea

Fennel and Ginger Tea

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a mug with boiling water.
  2. 2 Place fennel seeds in a tea ball; add to boiling water. Add grated ginger; steep for 2 minutes. Remove tea ball; serve.

By Bernice Phillips-Ingram

Amsterdam Hippie Soymilk Chai

Amsterdam Hippie Soymilk Chai

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over high heat, bring the soymilk to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Stir in the ginger, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sweeten to taste with brown sugar. Strain the mixture into another pot; serve hot.

By Joshi

Jamaican Ginger Beer

Jamaican Ginger Beer

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
4335 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove 1/2 cup of the boiling water and set aside to cool to lukewarm.
  2. 2 Combine remaining boiling water, 2 cups sugar, ginger, honey, and lime juice in a large plastic container.
  3. 3 Mix 1/2 cup lukewarm water, 1 cup sugar, and yeast together in a separate bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy paste, about 5 minutes; stir into ginger mixture. Cover the container and let sit for 3 days.
  4. 4 Skim foam from the top, strain liquid, and pour ginger beer into clean storage containers; chill.

By David Ulmer

Homemade Ginger Ale

Homemade Ginger Ale

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
2890 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Into an empty 2-liter soda bottle, put ginger root, sugar, yeast, and lemon juice. Fill the rest of the bottle with water. Screw the cap onto the bottle as tight as possible. Shake the bottle well, then leave at room temperature until the bottle is too hard to squeeze, about 2 days. Refrigerate. To serve, pour through a tea strainer.

By ILIKEBAKEDZITI

Hibiscus Syrup

Hibiscus Syrup

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water, white sugar, hibiscus, brown sugar, ginger, and lemon zest to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until sugars dissolve and flowers soften, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and steep syrup until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain syrup into a container through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
  3. 3 Store syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

By Matt Wencl

Soybean Milk

Soybean Milk

4.8

Prep
60 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak beans overnight in water. Drain, rinse, and discard water. Combine soaked beans with 2 quarts fresh water. In a food processor or blender, process beans with water until smooth.
  2. 2 Strain into a pot through a double layer of cheesecloth, or a fine sieve. Add pandan leaf or ginger, and sugar to taste. Boil soy milk for 15 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent skin from forming. Remove pandan leaf or ginger, then flavor with vanilla. Stir in sugar to taste. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.

By SARAHYAP

Mulled White Wine

Mulled White Wine

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine white wine, apple juice, lemon zest, ginger, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over medium-low heat and slowly heat, but do not boil. Keep hot on low heat without simmering for 1 hour to infuse the wine.
  2. 2 Strain hot mulled wine through a small sieve into heatproof glasses. Add 1 tablespoon rum to each glass.

By heidi_k

Ginger Lemonade

Ginger Lemonade

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar, water, and ginger root in an 8-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally until sugar melts. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Stir in lemon juice. Cool 15 minutes. Remove ginger. Refrigerate lemonade at least 1 hour, or until chilled.
  3. 3 Serve over ice, and garnish with lemon slices.

By Jennifer Madigan

Warm Lemon, Honey, and Ginger Soother

Warm Lemon, Honey, and Ginger Soother

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Boil water.
  2. 2 Place honey, lemon juice, ginger, and cinnamon in a teapot or 4-cup glass measuring beaker with spout. Pour boiling water over mixture; stir until honey is dissolved.
  3. 3 Cover the teapot and let steep for 5 minutes. The ginger should sink to the bottom but may be strained while pouring into a mug.

By LoveNCyprus

Golden Milk (Turmeric Milk)

Golden Milk (Turmeric Milk)

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine turmeric root, ginger root, and honey together in a bowl, crushing the turmeric and ginger as much as possible.
  3. 3 Heat almond milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Once small bubbles begin to form around the edges, reduce heat to low.
  4. 4 Transfer about 2 tablespoon milk to turmeric mixture to allow mixture to soften and honey to melt into a paste-like mixture.
  5. 5 Mix the turmeric paste into milk in the saucepan; raise temperature to medium-low and cook, stirring continuously, until fully combined. Blend with an immersion blender for a smooth texture.
  6. 6 Pour turmeric tea into a mug and top with ground turmeric and cinnamon.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By Buckwheat Queen

Billy's Favorite Gingerbread Spiced Coffee Syrup

Billy's Favorite Gingerbread Spiced Coffee Syrup

4.6

Prep
2 min
Cook
30 min
Total
52 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, sugar, and honey. Stir in ginger, cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice, peppercorns, and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve, or double layer cheesecloth.

By Billy B Hillbilly

Honey Lemon Ginger Tea

Honey Lemon Ginger Tea

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir water, brown sugar, and grated ginger root together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from the heat and add tea bags. Steep tea to desired strength, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags.
  3. 3 Stir lemon juice and honey into the tea, then strain into a pitcher.

By michellebelle61

Brazilian Quentao

Brazilian Quentao

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour sugar into a 3-quart saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Cook while stirring gently until the sugar melts and turns golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Carefully and slowly pour in the water, stirring to dissolve the caramel. Add the ginger, lime, and cinnamon; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in the cachaca, and cook until hot, about 5 minutes more. Strain before serving.

By JESSYSCHREIER

Halloween Punch with Frozen Hand

Halloween Punch with Frozen Hand

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
1496 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and rinse the outside of a large disposable glove. Turn glove inside out.
  2. 2 Pour 1/4 cup cold water into a large bowl and sprinkle gelatin powder on top; let stand for 1 minute.
  3. 3 Bring remaining 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Pour over gelatin mixture, stirring constantly until granules are completely dissolved. Allow to cool slightly.
  4. 4 Pour gelatin mixture into the glove using a funnel. Ensure that the liquid has completely filled all of the fingers. Use a rubber band to tie the top closed. Place on a plate or tray lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid, 1 to 2 days.
  5. 5 Combine 1/2 water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Pass through a sieve to catch ginger pieces and spices. Let cool.
  6. 6 Combine juice, sparkling water, and vodka in a large punch bowl. Stir in 1/2 of the ginger syrup. Add more syrup to reach desired flavor.
  7. 7 Remove frozen hand from the freezer and dip briefly in warm water. Cut off the top of the glove. Peel away the glove carefully. Immerse the frozen hand in the punch before serving.

By Lucy

Flavored Water

Flavored Water

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumber, nectarine, lemon slices, lemon juice, lime slices, lime juice, ginger, and Melissa leaves in a large pitcher; mash gently with a wooden spoon. Add water, stir, and refrigerate until flavors blend, 2 hours to overnight. Strain; serve over ice.

By Laka kuharica - Easy Cook

Hot and Spicy Himalayan Tea (Chai Tea)

Hot and Spicy Himalayan Tea (Chai Tea)

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaves, fennel seeds, and peppercorns together in a pot; cover and boil for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from the heat, add tea leaves, and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Stir milk into tea mixture and bring to a boil. Strain tea into tea cups.

By food4fit

Lithuanian Krupnikas

Lithuanian Krupnikas

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
20220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crack cardamom seeds and nutmeg with a heavy skillet on a cutting board. Toss them into a saucepan; add caraway seed, cloves, allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, saffron, ginger, turmeric, orange zest and lemon zest. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Strain out spices and set liquid aside.
  2. 2 Pour honey into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam from the top. Stir in strained liquid and vanilla. Remove from heat and place far from the stove to avoid flare-ups when adding grain alcohol. Slowly stir in grain alcohol. Place the pot back onto the burner over low heat and cover. Heat through, being careful not to boil or even simmer. Remove from heat and let stand overnight with the lid on.
  3. 3 The following day, pour liquid into sterile bottles, seal, and allow to settle for 2 weeks. The longer you let it sit, the clearer it will become and the better it tastes. Serve warm.

By JOENAUJOKAS

Ethiopian Spiced Cottage Cheese

Ethiopian Spiced Cottage Cheese

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cottage cheese, 1 clove of garlic, cardamom, and cloves thoroughly in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. 2 Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, ginger, green chile pepper, and 2 cloves of garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted. Drain any excess liquid, and serve the spinach mixture over the seasoned cottage cheese.

By Clark Brown

Jollof Rice with Beef

Jollof Rice with Beef

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until dark and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, 3/4 cup water, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat.
  2. 2 While the tomato mixture is simmering, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a separate pot. Season stew meat with salt and pepper, then add to the pot and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Stir meat into simmering tomato mixture. Add jasmine rice and pour in enough water to cover. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until meat and rice are tender, about 30 minutes.

By aduani

Gomen Wat

Gomen Wat

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chopped collard greens in a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until collards are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, but reserve the cooking water. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked collards, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the reserved cooking water. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-high heat until liquid is nearly evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Add the green pepper slices, lemon juice, salt, turmeric, paprika, allspice, and ginger root. Cook until peppers are soft, about 5 minutes.

By hidinginahoodie

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
68 min
Total
88 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer onions into a tagine pot. Layer chicken pieces on top of onions.
  3. 3 Combine turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, and salt in a small bowl; mix well with remaining 5 tablespoons olive oil. Spread spice mixture onto the chicken pieces. Add cinnamon pieces, bay leaves, ginger, and cilantro. Pour in 1/2 cup of water and cover tagine pot with a lid.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Melt butter in a skillet over low heat while chicken is cooking. Add sliced pears and honey and cook, while stirring, until honey has caramelized.
  6. 6 Remove tagine from the oven and stir in caramelized pears. Return to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

By Natasha Titanov

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together beef stock and lentils in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while preparing onion.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add to stock mixture.
  3. 3 Pour garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and quinoa into stock mixture; stir and bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and cilantro; reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Drizzle lemon juice over soup to serve.

By modestalmond

African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Mix in the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in the tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrot, and continue to cook and stir about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour water into the saucepan, and season the mixture with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove the soup mixture from heat. In a food processor or blender, blend the soup and peanuts until almost smooth. Season with cayenne pepper. Return to the saucepan. Whisk in the peanut butter, and cook until heated through. Serve warm topped with fresh cilantro.

By GregMcE

West African-Style Peanut Stew with Chicken

West African-Style Peanut Stew with Chicken

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pot and cook remaining chicken; add to chicken on the plate. Cover and set aside.
  3. 3 Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium; add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, coriander, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. 4 Stir in broth, undrained tomatoes, sweet potato, collard greens, and bell peppers; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Return chicken and accumulated juices to the pot; return to a boil. Stir in peanut butter, then simmer until incorporated and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts.

By Ellie Krieger

Moroccan Lamb Stew with Apricots

Moroccan Lamb Stew with Apricots

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
115 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lamb, coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne, cardamom, turmeric, and salt in a large bowl; toss together until lamb is evenly coated.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or tagine over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, and cinnamon; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add seasoned lamb; cook, stirring frequently until light brown, being careful not to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lamb is just tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in apricots, orange peels, and honey; continue to simmer over low heat, uncovered, until the liquid has thickened slightly and lamb is fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard cinnamon sticks and orange peels.
  4. 4 Divide evenly among 4 bowls. Garnish each bowl with a tablespoon each of cilantro and pine nuts.

By Jasmine

Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot

Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cumin, salt, cinnamon, cayenne, chile flakes, and cloves together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Allow the pot to preheat for 2 minutes. Add sweet potato, onion, and bell pepper to the hot pot; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in a splash of water if vegetables are sticking to the pot. Add garlic, ginger, and the spice mixture; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Turn the cooker off.
  4. 4 Add tomatoes and peanut butter; stir until peanut butter thins and is incorporated. Stir in 1 cup water, then close and lock the lid with the vent set to sealing. Select the Manual mode and set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in collard greens.
  6. 6 Place cilantro and chopped peanuts in separate bowls and serve alongside the stew.

By Dea

Moroccan Chicken

Moroccan Chicken

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is partially cooked, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  2. 2 Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the saucepan; sauté until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in ginger, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and turmeric; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and tomatoes, then return chicken to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in chickpeas and zucchini. Return to a simmer, then cover the pan and cook until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and serve.

By Sarah and Annette