Brown Sugar Ginger Egg Water
红糖姜水煮蛋 · Postpartum · Warm · Quick
15 min
Easy
~210 kcal · 12g protein
Ingredients
- brown sugar (unrefined) — 25 g
- fresh ginger — 20 g, smashed with the side of a knife
- eggs — 2 large
- red dates — 4 pieces, pitted (optional)
- water — 600 ml
Steps (beginner-friendly)
- Smash the ginger with the flat side of a knife to release its juices.
- Add ginger, red dates, and 600 ml water to a pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Tip: The classic first-weeks confinement drink — brown sugar and ginger warm the body and support circulation, while the soft-poached egg adds gentle protein for recovery.
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