A Golden Turmeric Paste Jar for the Week
A small jar of turmeric simmered with water, pepper and coconut oil kept in the fridge and a quarter-teaspoon stirred into warm milk. Make small batches; not a treatment.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
A ready paste for golden milk
Golden paste is a thick mix of turmeric, black pepper and oil, cooked in water. Keeping it in the fridge makes a cup of golden milk quick on cold evenings. Pepper and a little fat are traditionally added to turmeric in cooking.
Cook the paste gently for a few minutes, cool it and store in a small jar for a week. A quarter teaspoon per cup is enough. This is a kitchen shortcut and not a treatment.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup turmeric powder
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
How to prepare
- Simmer turmeric and water for five minutes, stirring, until thick.
- Stir in pepper and oil, cool and jar.
How to use
- Stir ¼ tsp into a cup of warm milk.
- Keep refrigerated and use within a week.
Helpful habits
- Use a clean dry spoon.
- Make a half batch to start.
Precautions
- Turmeric may interact with blood thinners; ask your doctor.
- Gall-bladder problems: ask first.
- A shortcut, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use fresh turmeric?
- Yes, grated, but powder gives a smoother paste.
Can I heat it in the microwave?
- Gently warm milk first.
Is it for daily use?
- A few times a week is fine for most.
