Ginger and turmeric Jamu, an immune boosting, anti-inflammatory health tonic to give your body a supercharge. It's an easy-to-make blend of fresh turmeric, ginger, lime, water and honey.
What is Jamu?
Turmeric Jamu is a traditional herbal medicine from Indonesia made from natural ingredients, such as roots, bark, flowers, seeds, leaves and fruits.
Long before modern Western medicine was introduced, Indonesians managed to combat many illnesses with traditional medicinal recipes such as Jamu.
Many Jamu's come in bright orange in color, while others are green or even black, depending on the ingredients. A Jamu blend may be prepared from any combination of herbs, giving it hundreds of variations.
With centuries of practices, specific kind of Jamu can be made for specific purpose, from common health issue like colds and flu to serious illness like diabetes and cholesterol.
History of Jamu
Jamu represents a centuries old Indonesian ancient herbal medicinal tradition that uses specific, natural ingredients to treat skin and health issues.
In Indonesia today, even with the prevalence of Western medicine the government still recognises Jamu as a medicinal practice with it's own set of FDA regulations.
It originated some 1,300 years ago in the Mataram Kingdom in central Java, and is heavily influenced by Ayurveda, the system of Hindu traditional medicine.
Learn more about the history of Jamu here...
Health Benefits
- Immune booster - Fight colds, flu and virus
- Anti-inflammatory - Good for bones and joints
- Detoxifier and kidney cleanser - Clean your system of toxins
Learn more about the incredible health benefits of turmeric in my ingredient blog.
Why make turmeric Jamu?
Throughout our lives we expect so much from our body, everyday our body preforms miracles to keep us energised and functioning in the world. Pumping blood and oxygen throughout our vessels and cells, digesting every molecule of food, processing limitless amounts of information and much much more.
We are all guilty with pushing our bodies to the limits.. not enough sleep or movement, mediocre food, stress, environmental toxins, alcohol and smoking.
We all need to take a step back from time to time and reassess our lifestyles... slow down, breathe and invest in your health and wellbeing.. it is he soundest investment we will ever make.
Our health is our greatest wealth - invest wisely
How to make turmeric Jamu
Making Jamu at home is fun and easy. I find it very satisfying been able to make my own health tonics at home and sharing them with friends and family.
There are 2 ways to make Jamu. You can make either in a blender or a cold press juicer.
Blender method
- Wash & Slice. Wash your fresh turmeric and ginger, slice into thin pieces. Skin on is ok. Peeled works fine also.
- Blend. Add the turmeric, ginger, black pepper and water to a high powered blender. Blend for about 1 minutes until smooth.
- Boil. Pour the mixture into a pot and bring to a slow boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes, take off the heat. Add the honey and citrus juice. Give it all a good stir.
- Strain. Using a fine strainer, nut milk bag or cloth, strain the mixture. Pour into a glass bottle and transfer to the fridge.
Cold press juicer method
- Wash & Slice. Wash your fresh turmeric and ginger, cut into pieces big enough to fit into the juicer. Skin on is ok. Peeled works fine also.
- Juice. Add the turmeric and ginger root to the juicer and extract all juicer. Add some of the water to juicer to get all the juice out from the pulp.
- Boil. Pour the mixture into a pot, add the water and bring to a slow boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes, take off the heat. Add the honey, cracked black pepper and citrus juice. Give it all a good stir.
- Strain. Using a fine strainer, nut milk bag or cloth, strain the mixture. Pour into a glass bottle and transfer to the fridge.
WARNING: Best to wear gloves when making Jame - turmeric will turn everything orange!
When and how to drink
Traditionally, Jamu is served chilled from the fridge or over ice. It is equally as nice warmed through and served as a comforting hot beverage. During the day time when its a little hot outside I like to drink it chilled, I prefer to warm it up in the evening time for a night-cap.
When is best to drink this? It would be an ideal drink first thing in the morning to prime your digestion or enjoy in between meals throughout the day.
How long does it last
Turmeric Jamu should last a good 5 days in the fridge, stored in an airtight container, ideally a glass bottle. Shake well before opening.
Turmeric Jamu - Immune Boosting Health Tonic
Equipment
- Weighing scales
- Chopping board
- Chefs knife
- Blender
- Cold press juicer
- Strainer
- Glass bottle
- Serving glasses
Ingredients
- 600 ml Water filtered
- 150 g Turmeric root
- 50 g Ginger root
- 2 tsp Black pepper - ground
- 2 each Limes juiced
- 30 ml Honey
Instructions
Making in a blender method
- Assemble and weigh out all ingredients.
- Clean the turmeric and ginger to remove any loose skin or blemishes.
- Slice the turmeric and ginger.
- Put it in a blender with the water and black pepper.
- Blend for 1 minute on high speed until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, add lime juice and sweetener to taste.
- Strain through a very fine sieve, nut milk bag or muslin cloth (remember, it’ll stain!)
- Pour into a glass bottle or jar and refrigerate.
- Serve either warm or chilled with a wedge of lime.
Making in a cold press juicer method
- Assemble and weigh out all ingredients.
- Clean the turmeric and ginger to remove any loose skin or blemishes.
- Put the ginger and turmeric through the juicer until all the juice is extracted.
- Pour mixture into a saucepan, add the water and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, add lime juice, cracked black pepper and sweetener to taste.
- Allow to cool.
- Pour into a glass bottle or jar and refrigerate.
- Serve either warm or chilled with a wedge of lime.
Notes
- Jamu is lovely served either chilled or warm through for a hot comforting tonic.
- Try adding more water if it is a little strong for your taste buds.
Nutrition
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It is great that you give all the variations, equipment that us needed and the nutritional benefits also.
LOVE THIS, thanks for sharing 👌😊