Cinnamon & ginger tea with persimmons (Soojunggwa)

Cinnamon…common, comforting, homey. Who would have thought it could be so good for you? Cinnamon may improve Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance

Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid. Ginger root is also used to treat nausea related to both motion sickness and morning sickness. Ginger's anti-inflammatory properties help relieve pain and reduce inflammation associated with arthritis, rheumatism and muscle spasms. Ginger's therapeutic properties effectively stimulate circulation of the blood, removing toxins from the body, cleansing the bowels and kidneys, and nourishing the skin

The dried persimmon has the effect of moistening lung and restraining cough, promoting secretion, moistening intestine

With all the good info on these 3 ingredients, how can i not make a pot and be happy that i will cure all my ills and aches with such a simple delicious drink. If only i had pine nuts to top my drink, then my drink in the picture would be more authentic

Ingredients:

10 cinnamon sticks

5-6 pieces ginger

10 cups water, 2 cups sugar

1/4 cup pine nuts

10 dried persimmons (gotgam)

Method:

In a big pot, add water, cinnamon sticks and ginger, let boil for about an hour or two.

Add sugar (depends on your taste, add more or less).

Let cool.

Put in a refrigerator.

Serve with a persimmon inside and some pine nuts on top


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Baby Pancake Puffs

This baby pancake puffs with red bean paste are very popular in Malaysia. It is so captivating to watch how they are made and more fun when you make them at home.



Ingredients:

1 level tsp instant yeast
2 cups all-purpose flour

2 large eggs
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups warm milk
1 tbsp butter

Sweet red bean paste - make tiny 1/2 inch balls

Method:

Combine the flour, eggs, yeast, sugar, salt and half the milk. Whisk smooth. Now add the remaining milk and beat again.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to rest for an hour.

Heat Baby pancake mould and grease the holes. When it sizzles, pour teaspoonfuls of the batter into the greased holes and drop a ball of red bean paste. Turn the puffs around as soon as the bottom has set and the uncooked batter will flow down to complete a ball. Cook until golden brown.

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Nori Crisps

Nori is commonly used as a wrap for sushi and onigiri. It is also a common garnish or flavoring in noodle preparations and soups. Here in this dish, nori is sandwiched with spring roll wrappers, fried into a most addictive snack. This would be an easy snack to serve for the
Chinese New Year.


Ingredients:

10 pcs seaweed sheets, cut into half
20 sheets spring roll wrappers

1 egg, lightly beaten for glazing

Oil for deep frying

Method:

Lay a piece of spring roll wrapper on the pastry board.

Brush with egg glaze

Place half a sheet of seaweed sheet on half of the spring roll wrapper.

Fold the spring roll wrapper to enclose seaweed sheet.

Roll it up like a you would roll a carpet and then cut into bite-size pieces or just cut into strips.

Heat oil in a wok.

Fry seaweed crisps until golden brown.

Remove from oil onto baking rack which has been lined with kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.

Let cool completely and store in air tight container.


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