Jamu Recipe | Indonesian Turmeric Ginger Drink
A refreshing traditional Indonesian drink packed with health benefits, particularly for weight loss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indonesian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 inch fresh turmeric, peeled and sliced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Honey, to taste (or agave/stevia)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and prepare them by cleaning and slicing.
- Boil 4 cups of water in a pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced ginger and turmeric to the boiling water.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 10–15 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and honey for sweetness.
- Serve warm or cold, based on preference.
Notes
For a detox version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra benefits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Jamu, Indonesian drink, turmeric, ginger, weight loss, herbal remedy