Obviously paracetamol still constitutes as a great aid to silence the internal drumming that takes hold post-binge - washed down with bottles of water, fresh fruit or a large greasy meal. Although you may want to consume that fry-up before you hit town - it'll line that stomach, absorbing some of that evil alcohol and sparing your liver somewhat... Or probably just allow you to drink even more!
A nice soft pillow and plenty of bed-rest is still one of the ultimate ways of spending a morning in after a dizzyingly late night out, but beware of the caffeine craving - it'll only dehydrate you more.
For those who believe the best way to beat a hangover is to stay plastered to the bar of the nearest watering-hole, here's an alcoholic remedy to keep you from sobering up:
celery salt
black pepper
tabasco
chilli pepper
worcestershire sauce
a stick of celery
2 shots clear vodka
3 shots cold consommé
Combine all the ingredients in a tall glass complete with ice cubes and stir well. This is said to be a classic hangover cure if prepared well.
For those who just can't face another round of Brain Haemorrhage's (the drink - not the medical condition), no matter how sincerely your buddies believe in the Hair of the Dog theory, here's one to keep you all happy:
Rinse a cocktail glass with the olive oil, put the tomato sauce in it, place the yolk in carefully and spice it up. Serve with a small spoon, and a glass of ice water.
Add a shot of gin and voila - you're spinning again!
The following may sound violent, but it seems your liver may appreciate this more than the abuse you've been giving it for the past two days:
WARNING: L-glutamine powder is an amino acid and should be avoided by pregnant women, although ideally they should not be boozing it up in the first place. For those who are foetus-free: squeeze the lemon juice into a glass, add a heaped teaspoon of the L-glutamine and drink.
Place a peeled goat head in a pot and fill with water. Add vegetables and spices to taste and "potjie". In other words, boil for a really long time.
To cure your hangover, drink the broth. For severe cases, crack the skull and eat the brain.
Mmm... Still not your flavour? Try a Thai favourite - a la son-in-law.
Son-In-Law-Eggs, or Khai Luuk Kheuy in Thai, are simply hardboiled eggs (peeled and fried until golden brown), topped with a piquant sauce made from palm sugar, tamarind juice and a dash of fish sauce. Just before serving, sprinkle the eggs with fried shallots and chillies.
10 redbird's eye chillies or
3 dried serano chillies, diced
3 tbsp fried shallot slices
1/3 cup palm sugar (maple sugar or brown sugar may be substituted)
1/2 cup tamarind juice
2 tbsp fish sauce,
cooking oil.
Hard boil the eggs for about 10 minutes to ensure that the yolk is well cooked. Remove the eggs from the boiling water and allow them to cool off in cold water before peeling.
While the eggs are cooling, fry the shallot slices in about two tablespoons of cooking oil until they are golden brown and crunchy. When they are done, place them on an absorbent kitchen paper to drain.
Use the remaining oil to fry the dried chillies until they are deep red in colour. Do not allow them to burn or blacken! Remove them from the pan and let them drain. Discard the cooking oil.
Now the eggs are cool enough. Heat about 1/2 inch of cooking oil in a wok or heavy frying pan over medium high heat. The oil must not smoke. Fry the peeled eggs until they are golden brown all over. Remove the eggs from the pan and let them drain on kitchen paper.
Remove the heat to medium. Remove all but two spoons of the cooking oil, and melt the palm sugar in it. Add the tamarind juice and fish sauce, and fry until the sauce gets a thick and syrupy consistency.
Cut the eggs lengthwise and place them yolk up on a serving dish. Pour the warm sauce over the eggs and sprinkle them with the fried shallots and chillies. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with a cold beer.
And now for Aunty Emma's two cents:
Mix ingredients in a container, let stand overnight. Strain and serve.
But for those of you who want a ready-made pick-me-up, Jiguja, KGB, Guronsan C and Prohep are probably the easiest remedies to get your paws on. Jiguja and KGB can be found at your local cafes and bottle stores, while Guronsan C and Prohep can be picked up at a pharmacy.
So drink safe, take the bus, and rock it, baby, rock it!
Disclaimer: Bizcommunity.com will not be held responsible for any over-indulgence and/or hangovers procured by drinking. Nor do we take responsibility for these hangover cures, or any ineffectual or adverse reactions caused by these "cures".
