Prep
5 mins
Cook
10 mins
Serves
2
Difficulty
EasyAn invigorating hot brew of fresh ginger root, lemon, and honey with cinnamon and black pepper.
Ingredients
- 500g lamb shanks
- 2 cups crusty bread
- 1 tbsp sliced shallots
- a pinch of ground turmeric
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 red onions, chopped
- a handful of fresh parsley, chopped
- pitted dates, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Combine the vermicelli noodles and water in a saucepan, blender, or pitcher, stirring well.
- 2
Add the saffron threads and honey, stirring gently so their flavor infuses the mixture.
- 3
Heat gently over low heat (or blend, or steep, depending on the drink) until well combined and fragrant, about 10 mins.
- 4
Strain through a fine sieve to remove any solids, if needed.
- 5
Sweeten to taste with pitted dates, adjusting gradually until the balance feels right.
- 6
Chill in the refrigerator, or pour straight over ice, depending on whether it is served cold or hot.
- 7
Garnish with parsley just before serving.
Tips
•Adjust the sweetness gradually, tasting as you go — you can always add more pitted dates, but you cannot take it away.
•Serve in a chilled glass for the most refreshing result on a hot day.
•Make a big batch and keep it chilled in the fridge — the flavor often deepens after a few hours.