ginger and dried longan drink

Here is an age-old remedy for bloatedness. You may be feeling bloated due to overeating or following a surgical procedure.

All you need are water, old ginger and dried longan meat. You do not need to add any sugar.

INGREDIENTS

2 litres water

50g old ginger

1 cup dried longan meat

METHOD

1. Pour the water in a pot and turn the heat to high.

2. Wash the ginger and peel off the skin but do not slice the ginger.

3. Using the back of a knife, smash the ginger to release the flavour.

4. Place the ginger in the pot.

5. When the water has boiled, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

6. Add the dried longan meat and turn the heat to high.

7. When the water has boiled again, reduce the heat and simmer for another 15 minutes.

TIPS

1. When you are bloated, it is advisable to drink at least 2 litres of water. What I usually do is to boil at least 2 litres of this ginger and dried longan drink and consume it within the day. The drink can be drunk hot or when cooled.

2. If you are drinking at least 2 litres of water a day, your urine should be as clear as possible. If it is dark brown or the colour of Chinese tea, you should consult your doctor immediately as it may be a sign that your kidneys are not flushing out the waste in your body.