Description
Jamu juice is a traditional Indonesian drink made from turmeric, ginger, and other natural ingredients. This golden, warming drink brings centuries-old tradition into your kitchen with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2–3 inches fresh turmeric root, sliced
- 2–3 inches fresh ginger root, sliced
- 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped and bruised
Sweeteners (choose one):
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- or 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- or 2 tablespoons agave syrup (modern variation)
Liquid Base (choose one):
- 4 cups filtered water
- or 4 cups coconut water
- or 4 cups almond or coconut milk
Optional Add-ins:
- Pinch of black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime or lemon
- Fresh mint, basil, or cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash turmeric, ginger, and lemongrass. Scrape turmeric and ginger skin with a spoon and slice into coins. Bruise lemongrass and chop.
- Blend or Juice: Add ingredients to a blender with your chosen liquid base. Blend until smooth, or run through a juicer for a more concentrated result.
- Simmer (Optional): For deeper extraction, simmer the blended mix for 15–20 minutes, then let cool.
- Strain: Strain using a fine-mesh sieve, nut milk bag, or cheesecloth for a smooth texture. Strain twice for best results.
- Serve: Serve at room temperature or over ice. Garnish as desired.
Store: Refrigerate in glass containers for 2–3 days, or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Stir before drinking to redistribute settled compounds.
- Use gentle warming methods if drinking warm—avoid boiling or microwaving.
- Fresh turmeric is preferred for flavor and potency, but 1 tsp powdered turmeric may be substituted if necessary.
Calories are estimated from USDA FoodData Central values; assuming water and 2 tablespoons of honey for 4 servings of 6 ounces; the roots are strained out. Other sweeteners or liquids change the number.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Blended, Strained
- Method: Beverage
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: ~6g (varies by sweetener)
- Sodium: ~10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~13g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg