Ingredients
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- Fresh turmeric root, about 4 inches, scrubbed
- Fresh ginger root, about 3 inches, scrubbed
- 4 cups water
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice or 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- Pinch of black pepper (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Roughly chop the turmeric and ginger. No need to peel if the skins are thin and clean. Blend with 2 cups of water until fairly smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a pot, add the remaining 2 cups of water, and bring to a simmer. Let it gently bubble for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in honey or maple (start with 1 tablespoon), and add lime juice or tamarind. Adjust to taste, adding a pinch of salt if desired.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher, pressing out every last drop.
- Drink warm or chill to sip later, shaking or stirring before pouring as natural sediment will settle.
Notes
Honey or maple syrup can be adjusted based on sweetness preference. Store in a sealed jar for 3 to 4 days, or freeze in ice cubes for quick servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending and Simmering
- Cuisine: Indonesian
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg