Jamu

Jamu is an Indonesian herbal medicine made with ginger, turmeric, tamarind, lime and honey. I first tried this drink in Bali Indonesia but the ingredients of the drink also have well known Ayurvedic roots. I drink a small glass of this each morning on an empty stomach as a gut cleanser and to help keep inflammation down and immune system strong. When sick, this is an amazing remedy.

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Servings 8

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 cup Turmeric Root
1 cup Ginger Root
3/4 cup Tamarind
1/4 cup Honey
4 small limes
7 cups filtered water

Instructions

Break the Shells off tamarind, peel and chop ginger and turmeric root
Place ginger and turmeric root in blender with 5 cups filtered water and blend
Transfer to a large pot, add rest of the filtered water and tamarind. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 25 min.
Pour through a strainer and allow to cool, add in honey, lime and black pepper if desired. Store in glass mason jar or bottle for up to 7 days