Indonesian Jamu Kunyit Jahe Asam (Turmeric Ginger Tamarind Juice)
Servings: 4 cups
Learn how to easily make this traditional Indonesian jamu kunyit jahe asam that is great to maintain overall health, help to reduce inflammation and to boost our immune system.
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Equipment
Ingredients
MAIN INGREDIENTS:
- 100 gr turmeric roots or use 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 30 gr fresh ginger roots
- 5 Tbsp tamarind extracts or use 100 gr seedless tamarind or use juice of 2 limes to substitute
- 2 gr black peppercorns about 1 teaspoon
- 4 cups water
OPTIONAL TO ENHANCE TASTE AND FLAVOR:
- 50 gr coconut sugar or more if you want it sweeter
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- ½ tsp nutmeg powder
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
Instructions
Wash turmeric and ginger roots:
- Turmeric and ginger grow in soil and therefore there are lots of dirts attached to them. Make sure to wash and use a small brush to brush the skin to get rid of dirts really well. There is no need to peel the skin, unless you want to
Optional step to prepare turmeric:
- Place the washed turmeric roots in a saucepan and cover with water. Boil for 5 minutes and then discard water. This step helps to get rid of that "raw" taste that most people dislike. But this is totally optional. Most jamu is prepared without blanching the turmeric. It's up to you. Cooking for short period of time (below 15 minutes), will not destroy its health benefit
If you use seedless tamarind instead of ready-to-use tamarind extract:
- Mix the tamarinds with 4-5 Tbsp of warm water and mash them with a spoon
Blending:
- It's especially helpful if you have a powerful blender ( another reason I love my Vitamix blender). Put everything in the blender and blend away until the juice is smooth
Straining:
- Strain the juice through a sieve and discard the solid. Transfer to a glass jar or bottles
How to serve:
- Jamu is usually served warm in Indonesia. So you can heat it up briefly in the microwave or in the saucepan before consuming. If you prefer it chilled, chill them in the refrigerator for few hours before serving
Storage:
- Store the juice in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Remember to give it a stir before pouring into a cup as the good stuff tends to settle at the bottom of the bottle/jar
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