Jamu Juice
Learn how to make jamu juice, a traditional Indonesian turmeric ginger drink packed with health benefits. Perfect hot or cold!
Servings 4
Calories 107kcal
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 70 grams turmeric, fresh can be substituted for 23 grams turmeric powder
- 50 grams ginger, fresh can be substituted for 15 grams ginger powder
- 25 grams tamarind pulp can be substituted for 1 tablespoon tamarind juice
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1 lemongrass stalk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon natural honey can be substituted for more palm sugar to make this recipe vegan
- 1 teaspoon palm sugar can be substituted for coconut sugar or brown sugar
Optional but beneficial:
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the tamarind juice: Soak tamarind pulp in warm water. Let it sit while you prep the other ingredients.
- Chop and blend: Roughly chop turmeric, ginger, and lemongrass. Blend with 500 ml water until smooth
- Simmer: Transfer the mixture to a pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the cloves and cinnamon and let it infuse for 5 minutes.
- Sweeten: Stir in the palm sugar and honey. Let dissolve completely.
- Add citrus and finish: Add lemon juice, strained tamarind water, and optional black pepper and coconut oil.
- Strain: Strain twice for a smooth, golden drink. Cool in a metal jug before pouring into a glass bottle or cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 8mg