Traditional Cuisine Challenge - Beverage - Salabat

Hello everyone. I will be showcasing our Salabat which is a traditional and medicinal hot drink.

Salabat is what we call our ginger tea here in the Philippines. Ginger had been abundant primarily in asia. Other asian countries also has their very own ginger tea. Variations of preparation and ingredients are added to their versions. But it is usually simple to make.

Aside from this root being culinary ingredient, it is also praised for its medical properties and nutrition values. Here in the Philippines, it is usually made during the rainy and cold season to keep you warm or when you have colds and cough to soothe your throat.

This is prepared by slicing ginger root thinly or crushing it. Placed in pan to boil for a few minutes. Traditionally added with freshly squeezed Calamansi and served with honey or sugar.

Another alternative is to buy instant ginger tea. Just add hot water. Easy breezy lemon squeezy. 😂

Since i dont have calamansi, i just used my homemade lemon flavored syrup instead.