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    Home » Desserts » Ginger Milk Curd

    Ginger Milk Curd

    Published: Jan 5, 2021 Modified: Jan 5, 2021 by Tracy O.This post may contain affiliate links

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    Ginger milk pudding is a classic Cantonese dessert. Ginger milk is a great winter dessert that warms you up! This ginger milk curd recipe only has 3 simple ingredients. Let’s learn how to make ginger milk!

    Love Asian dessert? Check out these almond jello, tofu pudding, mango sticky rice and red bean mochi recipes. 

    ginger milk pudding on the silver spoon

    What is ginger milk pudding?

    Ginger milk pudding is also called ginger juice milk curd, ginger milk or ginger milk curd (薑汁撞奶). Besides, in Chinese it literally translates as ginger collides with milk. It is a classic Cantonese dessert from the southern part of China.

    It looks like tofu, but it is a very delicate and silky texture. Not like regular pudding or tofu that firm although it calls ginger milk pudding. Ginger milk is tricky and fun to make because it’s all about science. 

    What are the ingredients for ginger milk curd? 

    There are only 3 simple ingredients: ginger, milk and sugar. 

    ginger milk curd ingredients

    Ginger milk curd science:

    Ginger has a protease enzyme called zingipain. It’s optimal proteolytic activity is around 40-60°C or 104-140°F. However, the maximum clotting activity is at 70°C or 158°F. Therefore, temperature is very important and crucial in order to make ginger milk pudding.

    Cooking tips for how to make ginger milk curd: 

    • Use an old ginger root not young ginger root because the old ginger roots have more enzymes. 
    • Warm up milk around 70-75°C or 158- 167°F. 
    • If you warm up the milk too hot, remove the milk from the stove and let it cool off a little bit. 
    • Stir the ginger juice while pouring the warm milk.
    • Do not stir it after the milk is poured into the bowl and mixed with the ginger juice. 
    • Let's wait at least 15 minutes. 
    • To test if it is successful, put a small light weighted spoon on top of the ginger milk curd. When you see the spoon stay on the top, it means your ginger milk is successful! 
    • Personally I like the stronger ginger flavor and spicy taste. I added 3 teaspoons of ginger juice in each bowl. If you like a less spicy taste, try 2 teaspoons of ginger juice in each bowl.

    FAQS:

    How to know if the ginger milk pudding is successful?

    After pouring the warm milk with ginger juice in a bowl, let it set and wait at least 15 minutes. Then, put a small light weighted spoon on top of the pudding. If the pudding holds up the spoon which means your ginger milk curd is successful. 

    a silver spoon on top of ginger milk

    What is the best temperature of the warm milk? 

    The best to warm up the milk around 70-75°C or 158- 167°F.

    What kind of ginger do you use? 

    Try to use old ginger roots, not the young ones. 

    Can I use low fat milk?

    Yes, you can but the result will not be as good as whole milk. I have tried 2 % milk and it works ok.

    What is the texture like for ginger milk pudding? 

    It’s very silky and tofu like. It will not be like regular pudding with that firm texture. It melts in the mouth immediately when you consume it. 

    Instructions for how to make ginger milk curd:

    peeled ginger
    1. Peel a piece of ginger root. (The best is to use an old ginger root.)
    grating ginger on the grater on top of the bowl

    2. Use a grater to grind the ginger.

    grind ginger in a white bowl

    3. After that, squeeze the grated ginger to get 6 teaspoons ginger juice.

    ginger juice in the bowls

    4. Then, put 3 teaspoons of ginger juice in each bowl. (If you like a less spicy taste, you can use 2 teaspoons of ginger juice.)

    milk in the pot over the stove

    5. Next, pour 1 cup of whole milk into a pot. Then, add 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix it and turn on medium- small fire to warm up the milk.

    use thermometer to measure the milk temperature

    6. The best to warm up the milk around 70-75°C or 158-167°F. (Temperature is very important!)

    ginger milk curd in the bowls waiting to set

    7. When the milk is warm enough, stir the ginger juice in the bowl while pouring the milk. Once the milk is poured, do not stir it and let it set for at least 15 minutes. (This step is very important and needs to be quick.)

    silver spoon holds on the ginger milk pudding

    8. Lastly, do a spoon test to know if the ginger milk pudding is successful. Put a small light weighted spoon on top of the pudding. If the pudding holds up the spoon, your ginger milk curd is successful!

    Enjoy this simple and tasty ginger milk curd recipe! Also, check out red bean ice drink, taro boba drink and white rabbit candy ice cream recipes.

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    a scoop of ginger milk pudding on a silver spoon

    Ginger Milk Curd

    Ginger milk pudding is a classic Cantonese dessert. Ginger milk is a great winter dessert that warms you up! This ginger milk curd recipe only has 3 simple ingredients. Let’s learn how to make ginger milk curd!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 121kcal
    Author: Tracy O.

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    Ingredients

    • 1 piece Ginger root (Enough to get 6 teaspoons ginger juice.)
    • 1 cup Whole Milk ( Can use 2% fat milk)
    • 2 tablespoons Sugar

    Instructions

    • Peel a piece of ginger root. (The best is to use an old ginger root.)
    • Use a grater to grind the ginger.
    • After that, squeeze the grated ginger to get 6 teaspoons ginger juice.
    • Then, put 3 teaspoons of ginger juice in each bowl. (If you like a less spicy taste, you can use 2 teaspoons of ginger juice.)
    • Next, pour 1 cup of whole milk into a pot. Then, add 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix it and turn on medium- small fire to warm up the milk.
    • The best to warm up the milk around 70-75°C or 158-167°F. (Temperature is very important!)
    • When the milk is warm enough, stir the ginger juice in the bowl while pouring the milk. Once the milk is poured, do not stir it and let it set for at least 15 minutes. (This step is very important and needs to be quick.)
    • Lastly, do a spoon test to know if the ginger milk pudding is successful. Put a small light weighted spoon on top of the pudding. If the pudding holds up the spoon, your ginger milk curd is successful!

    Notes

    Cooking tips for how to make ginger milk curd: 

    • Use an old ginger root not young ginger root because the old ginger roots have more enzymes. 
    • Warm up milk around 70-75°C or 158- 167°F. 
    • If you warm up the milk too hot, remove the milk from the stove and let it cool off a little bit. 
    • Stir the ginger juice while pouring the warm milk.
    • Do not stir it after the milk is poured into the bowl and mixed with the ginger juice. 
    • Let's wait at least 15 minutes. 
    • To test if it is successful, put a small light weighted spoon on top of the ginger milk curd. When you see the spoon stay on the top, it means your ginger milk is successful! 
    • Personally I like the stronger ginger flavor and spicy taste. I added 3 teaspoons of ginger juice in each bowl. If you like a less spicy taste, try 2 teaspoons of ginger juice in each bowl.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 156mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Calcium: 134mg
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    1. Zahara

      January 22, 2021 at 12:31 am

      Would it be possible to use coconut or almond milk in this recipe?

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      • Tracy O.

        January 22, 2021 at 9:32 pm

        I don't think so because it needs protein from regular milk.

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