Ginger Season Bali is here. As the rains return, the island awakens with the scent of wet earth and fresh ginger. Discover 5 nourishing Yama recipes that harness its anti-inflammatory, digestive, and immune-boosting powers.
Long before it reached our kitchens, ginger travelled from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia through old trade routes — carried in small woven baskets by healers, sailors, and storytellers. Wherever it arrived, it was welcomed as a source of warmth and protection.
Across traditions, ginger has always been more than a spice.
In Ayurveda, it’s called vishvabheshaja — the “universal medicine.”
In Bali, it lies at the heart of jamu, a golden tonic made from roots, herbs, and intention.
In Chinese medicine, it is said to awaken the inner fire — that quiet, vital energy that keeps us balanced through the changing seasons.
Rich in natural oils and compounds like gingerol, it soothes inflammation, strengthens the immune system, aids digestion, and restores warmth to the body.xBut beyond chemistry, its true power lies in how it makes us feel: alive, centered, grounded.
At Yama, we celebrate this season through dishes that embody ginger’s essence — nourishing not only the body, but also the senses. A reminder that healing often begins in what’s simple: a cup of warmth, a scent of earth, a taste that lingers.
1. Pumpkin & Ginger Soup — Grounding Warmth
A smooth blend of roasted pumpkin, coconut, and fresh ginger.
→ Benefits: gently boosts digestion, warms the body after rain, and brings a sense of calm grounding.
→ The sweetness of pumpkin softens the fire of ginger, creating balance — earth and heat in harmony.
2. Lemongrass & Ginger Rice — Gentle Energy
Fragrant jasmine rice cooked with lemongrass and sliced ginger.
→ Benefits: supports circulation and clarity, light on the stomach, uplifting for the mind.
→ Perfect after yoga or a long day under the tropical rain.
3. Stir-Fried Tempeh with Ginger Tamari Glaze — Fire for Strength
Crisp tempeh glazed in tamari, fresh ginger, and sesame.
→ Benefits: anti-inflammatory, energizing, supports metabolism and immunity.
→ The kind of warmth that doesn’t come from spice, but from vitality.
4. Mango & Ginger Smoothie — Awakening Freshness
Ripe mango blended with ginger, lime, and coconut water.
→ Benefits: boosts energy and focus, cleanses the system, and refreshes the spirit.
→ A bright start to the morning, or a midday lift.
5. Warm Ginger Cacao — Calm Fire
Balinese cacao infused with grated ginger and cinnamon.
→ Benefits: soothes the heart, eases tension, improves circulation, and nourishes mood.
→ A gentle reminder that warmth can also be tender.
In every sip, in every root, there’s a quiet lesson from the earth:
healing doesn’t always come from doing more, but from returning to what’s simple.
Warmth, balance, presence.
