Ginger Milk Custard (Jiang Zhi Zhuang Nai)

Why people make this dessert

A community centre’s dessert instructor was suddenly away and the director asked Nourilo to cover a class, so he taught this simple, classic sweet: ginger milk custard. It is tasty and nourishing, and traditionally seen as especially good for those who feel weak and easily chilled. Ginger has long been called the “spleen-and-stomach helper” — it is said to warm the stomach, ease mild dizziness and nausea, and guard against colds, thanks to the gingerol it contains. Milk adds calcium, vitamin A and B vitamins, and quality protein. Together they are traditionally used to warm the middle, build up the body and support the complexion.