Ginger milk curd

Ginger milk curd is a traditional Chinese dessert, also known as ginger milk pudding or ginger-juice milk curd. It is a hot dessert that originated from Shunde District, Guangzhou in the Guangdong Province in southern China. The main ingredients are ginger, milk, and sugar.

History

The dessert is believed to have been invented by a herbal doctor in the Shunde District of Guangzhou, who used the dessert as a way to make traditional Chinese medicine more palatable. It has since become a popular dessert in the region and is often served in restaurants and dessert shops.

Preparation

The dessert is made by curdling milk with ginger juice. The milk is heated until it is just about to boil and then the ginger juice is added. The mixture is then left to set, forming a smooth, creamy curd. The amount of ginger juice added determines the strength of the ginger flavor in the dessert. Sugar is often added to sweeten the dessert.

Cultural significance

In traditional Chinese medicine, ginger is believed to have warming properties and is often used to treat colds and improve digestion. The combination of ginger and milk in ginger milk curd is believed to have health benefits, such as improving digestion and boosting the immune system.

Variations

There are many variations of ginger milk curd. Some recipes add additional ingredients, such as egg white or coconut milk, to alter the texture and flavor of the dessert. There are also variations that use different types of milk, such as goat's milk or soy milk.

See also

• Chinese desserts
• Chinese cuisine
• Ginger
• Milk