Description
Discover the ultimate dairy-free comfort with our Chai Spiced Coconut Milk recipe. Easy to make in 15 minutes, this warm, aromatic drink is bursting with ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom. Perfect for a cozy, soothing treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups full-fat coconut milk
- 2 inches ginger, sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cardamom pods, crushed
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Honey or maple syrup, to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, and star anise.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices and ginger.
- Sweeten with honey or maple syrup, to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Spice Freshness: For the most potent flavor, use fresh ginger and high-quality whole spices.
- Avoid Boiling: Keep the heat at a gentle simmer to prevent the coconut milk from separating.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste and adjust honey or maple syrup to your personal preference before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink, Beverage
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Keywords: chai spiced coconut milk, dairy-free chai, vegan chai, homemade chai, spiced coconut drink, warm drink, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric
