Jamu Kunyit Asam: Turmeric & Tamarind Herbal Drink (Vegan)

Method7 steps · about 45 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Roast the fresh turmeric (300 g) over the stove around 3 minutes each side, cool off.

   Roast both turmeric sides · 6 minUses 300 g fresh turmeric

2. 2

   Step 2: Peel and chop the turmeric, and blend it with 500 ml water.

   Uses roasted, cooled turmeric · 500 ml water for blending

3. 3

   Step 3: Knead the tamarind (100 g) with 100 ml water to extract the juice.

   Uses 100 g tamarind · 100 ml water for tamarind extraction

4. 4

   Step 4: Put the tamarind, turmeric and the rest of the water into a cooking pan and boil it over medium heat.

   Uses blended turmeric liquid · tamarind extract · Remaining 1400 ml water for pot

5. 5

   Step 5: When the mixtures boil, add the palm sugar (250 g) and cook it again until the sugar melts.

   Dissolve palm sugar completelyUses boiling turmeric-tamarind mixture · 250 g palm sugar

6. 6

   Step 6: Cool the drink mixtures, and sieve it.

   Uses cooked sweetened turmeric-tamarind drink

7. 7

   Step 7: Pour into a clean glass bottle and refrigerate. Serve a portion cold, or bring that portion to room temperature just before drinking; no room-temperature storage period is specified.

   Uses cooled strained drink