KENYAN DAWA DRINK

The dawa which is (medicine) in Swahili is a drink that is usually made to heal or help in curing the cold. It is a concoction that is made with ginger, lemon and hot water and can be alcoholic or like a mocktail. It was supposedly invented at the Carnivore restaurant in the Langata suburb of Nairobi, Kenya.

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Water
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric
1 Tablespoon Honey
2 Lemons
1/2 Ginger

METHOD

Add water in a pan, add ginger and boil until bubbling

Remove the ginger from the water and pour into a glass jar

Add the honey, and freshly squeezed lemon

Stir to combine everything

Enjoy

KENYAN DAWA DRINK

Recipe by Mulunga Alukwe

Prep time: 05 Minutes

Cook time: 10 Minutes

Total time: 15 Minutes

Yield: 1 Glass

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Water
• 1/8 Teaspoon Teaspoon Ground Turmeric
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 2 Lemons
• 1/2 Ginger

Cooking Directions

1. Add water in a pan, add ginger and boil until bubbling
2. Remove the ginger from the water and pour into a glass jar
3. Add the honey, and freshly squeezed lemon
4. Stir to combine everything
5. Enjoy