Jamu Recipe | Indonesian Turmeric Ginger Drink
A traditional Indonesian herbal drink made from fresh turmeric and ginger, celebrated for its health benefits and vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beveraging
- Cuisine: Indonesian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 inch Fresh Turmeric Root
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger Root
- Honey (optional)
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather your fresh turmeric, ginger, honey, lemon juice, and water. Wash the root vegetables thoroughly.
- Grate the Roots: Shred about one inch of turmeric and one inch of ginger into a bowl.
- Combine with Water: In a saucepan, combine the grated turmeric and ginger with 2 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10–15 minutes.
- Strain the Mixture: Use a fine mesh strainer to separate the liquid from the solid remnants.
- Add Lemon Juice and Honey: Stir in the juice of one lemon and honey to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy your Jamu warm or chilled.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh; can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Jamu, turmeric drink, ginger drink, Indonesian beverage, herbal drink, health drink