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How to Make Ginger Milk Curd (No-Sugar Version) – A Classic Hong Kong Dessert 薑汁撞奶

Updated: May 21, 2025 · Published: Apr 3, 2025 by bonnie.yveskitchen · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Ginger Milk Curd (薑汁撞奶) is one of the most beloved classic Hong Kong desserts. It may look simple, but once you master the timing and temperature, even first-time cooks can “curdle” it perfectly. This is my no-sugar version – naturally warming, comforting, and healthy.

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ginger milk curd in a chinese bowl on a plate with fresh ginger behind

How to Make Ginger Milk Curd (No-Sugar Version) – 薑汁撞奶 (無糖版)

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Ginger Milk Curd (薑汁撞奶) is one of the most beloved classic Hong Kong desserts. It may look simple, but once you master the timing and temperature, even first-time cooks can “curdle” it perfectly. This is my no-sugar version – naturally warming, comforting, and healthy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 26 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Hong Kong Classics
Servings 1

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan

Ingredients
  

Ingredients 材料(1 serving)

  • 180 ml Whole milk 全脂牛奶 – 180ml
  • 50 g Old ginger 老薑 – about 50g
  • 1-2 teaspoon sugar (optional) if you prefer sweetened version

材料(1 人份量)

  • 全脂牛奶 – 180ml
  • 老薑 – about 50g
  • 糖 - 1至兩茶匙 (隨意)

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Grate the ginger and squeeze to extract about 1 tablespoon of juice. Place into a small bowl.
  • Heat milk until just steaming (small bubbles on the edge), then turn off the heat.
  • Swirl the pot gently to slightly lower the milk temperature.
  • Quickly pour the milk into the ginger juice bowl. Do not stir. Cover and let sit 5–10 minutes.
  • Enjoy while warm.

做法:

  • 把老薑磨成蓉並壓汁,取約 1 湯匙,放碗中備用。
  • 加熱牛奶至冒煙,有邊泡即可熄火,切勿煮滾。
  • 搖晃鍋身幫助降溫。
  • 快速將熱奶撞入薑汁碗中,蓋上碟子,靜置 5–10 分鐘即可。
  • 趁熱享用。

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Notes

🔹 Yves Tips!

  • Use old ginger only – the starch sediment is essential for successful curdling.
  • Do not boil the milk – steaming is enough.
  • Gently swirling or “pulling” the milk is simply to bring down the temperature.
Keyword ginger milk curd, ginger milk pudding, Hong Kong dessert, no sugar dessert, healthy Chinese dessert, Cantonese dessert

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