Hangover cures from around the world

Hangover cures from around the world

Don’t hate hangovers – they are just a reminder of the glorious revelry the night before… 😁

The one common thread in most countries that we have traveled to the last year, is a love for the drinks – Rakija, Raki, Raksi, Schnapps, Tongba, Vermouth, Aperitivo, Sake, Whisky, Waragi, Sopi, Arrack, Vodka, Umqombothi, Toddy… And with them, the traditional hangover cures… Here are some for you to try just in case you have had one too many while welcoming the New Year or the New season or the New day or whatever… 😁

Hangover Cures in the Balkans

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Eating the greasy, cheesy Burek whose dough is believed to soak up the alcohol remnants, while the cheese and meat slows down the alcohol absorption.

Hangover cures in Japan

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Super sour and super salty pickled plums (Umeboshi) is the most popular hangover special from the time of the Samurai. Another solution is the miso soup made with Shijimi (freshwater clams).

Germany – Hangover cures

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A hangover breakfast called the Kater Fruhstuck, usually consisting of marinated herring (rollmops), pickled gherkins or cucumber or similar, normally sour-tasting food – as it is a fermented food, it promotes a healthy gut… plus its high in electrolytes.

Italian Hangover cures

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The Italians like to keep it simple, and their hangover cure is no different… Its simple – Coffee! A cup of delicious and well-made espresso.

South Africa

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The best choice here is the Ostrich Omelette. High on Magnesium content, its also Cholesterol Disaster – these eggs are so large its equivalent to a two-dozen-egg-omelet. It is great when consumed with amasai (soured milk).

Hangover cures in Ireland

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Carb overdose with the traditional Irish breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausages, black pudding, beans and fried tomatoes.
Another option is to go to the river and bury yourself up to your neck in wet river sand 😉 Two-in-one – a mud bath and hangover cure.

Scotland – Hangover cures

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The Scots swear by the “Highland Fling”, a traditional mix buttermilk, cornflour, salt and pepper. But, nowadays, it is a carbonated orange beverage called “Irn-Bru”.

Russia – Hangover cures

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The land of Vodka believes in the healing power of the Kvass, a highly appetizing drink that is made from black or rye bread soaked in water, sugar and yeast until it forms a mildly alcoholic blend. It is also consumed as a soup…The rye bread is high in energy-producing B vitamins like B-1 and B-6 and magnesium.

Uganda

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A traditional breakfast dish, Katogo, that is made with Matooke (green banana)… the Matooke are peeled and cooked whole or mashed, which is then topped with a beefy sauce made from tripe, intestines and sweetbreads.

India – Hangover cures

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The panacea for hangover here is lemon water which has the properties of citric acid which changes the level of PH in the body and helps to cure the hangover symptoms..

These are traditional hangover cures and may not be scientifically proven or 100% effective… but they are fun to try…

The best cure of course is to not over-indulge when partying… Instead of drinking, you can spend your time at parties making “lemon pigs” for luck… They are supposed to bring luck for the year by the way, and are fairly easy to make… Like this one  😉