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    Turmeric Jamu - Immune Boosting Health Tonic

    3rd April 2020 by Jamie Raftery 2 Comments

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    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.

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    Turmeric Jamu health tonic with ginger and lime

    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 practice, specific kinds of Jamu can be made for specific purposes, from common health issues like colds and flu to serious illnesses 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 recognizes Jamu as a medicinal practice with its 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.

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    Why make turmeric Jamu?

    Throughout our lives, we expect so much from our body, every day our body performs miracles to keep us energized 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 of 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 our health and wellbeing.. it is the soundest investment we will ever make.

    Our health is our greatest wealth - invest wisely

    Ingredients for Jamu

    • Water
    • Turmeric root
    • Ginger root
    • Black pepper
    • Lime (or lemon)
    • Honey (or maple)
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    Turmeric root, ginger root, lime, and black pepper

    How to make turmeric Jamu

    Making Jamu at home is fun and easy. I find it very satisfying to be able to make my own health tonics at home and share them with friends and family.

    There are 2 ways to make Jamu: You can make it either in a blender or a cold press juicer.

    1. Turmeric Jamu 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.

    2. Turmeric Jamu Cold Pressed 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.
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    Chefs Top Tips

    Best to wear gloves when your making Jamu, the turmeric will turn everything orange!

    How to drink Jamu

    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 daytime when it's a little hot outside I like to drink it chilled, I prefer to warm it up in the evening time for a nightcap.

    When to drink Jamu

    It would be an ideal drink first thing in the morning to prime your digestion or enjoy in-between meals throughout the day.

    Substitutions

    If you don’t have honey or want to make the Jamu 100% vegan, use maple syrup, coconut nectar, or brown rice syrup. No lime? Lemon works just as well.

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    Turmeric Jamu shots with a pinch of cracked black pepper

    More healthy drink recipes to try

    • Ginger shots
    • Wax gourd juice
    • Malva nut juice
    • Golden turmeric
    • Black sesame milk
    • Pineapple tepache
    • Wild kombucha

    I hope you enjoy this recipe. I'm very happy to share it with you. If you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think. I love seeing your recreations. You may tag me on Instagram #holisticchefacademy and join me on Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram for more healthy recipes and videos.

    Good health wishes my friends.

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    Turmeric Jamu - Immune Boosting Health Tonic

    Jamie Raftery
    Turmeric and ginger medicinal Jamu, an anti-inflammatory health tonic from Indonesia.
    4.67 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Ayurveda
    Servings 8 100ml glasses
    Calories 84 kcal

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Chopping board
    • Chefs knife
    • Blender
    • Slow Juicer
    • Strainer
    • Glass bottles
    • Serving glasses

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 600 ml Water - filtered filtered
    • 150 g Turmeric root
    • 50 g Ginger root
    • 2 teaspoon Black pepper - ground
    • 2 each Lime juiced
    • 30 ml Honey
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    Method
     

    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.

    Recipe Notes

    Recipe Variations
    • 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.

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    Nutrition Label

    Nutrition Facts
    Turmeric Jamu - Immune Boosting Health Tonic
    Serving Size
     
    50 ml
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    84
    % Daily Value*
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    17
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Fat
     
    2
    g
    3
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Sodium
     
    12
    mg
    1
    %
    Potassium
     
    506
    mg
    14
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    5
    mg
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    39
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    8
    mg
    44
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

    Keyword Gluten-free, Plant-based, Tonics, Vegan
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    Turmeric root and cracked black pepper
    How long does fresh turmeric Jamu keep for?

    Turmeric Jamu will last for up to 5 days in the fridge, stored in an airtight container, ideally a glass bottle. Shake well before opening.

    What does Jamu taste like?

    The flavor of this Jamu recipe is deliciously intense. The turmeric provides earthiness, ginger brings spice, lime juice adds acidity, and the honey balances it out with a touch of sweetness.

    Can I substitute the honey when making Jamu?

    Yes indeed, you can use maple, coconut nectar, or brown rice syrup.

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    Comments

    1. BREDA

      August 30, 2020 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      It is great that you give all the variations, equipment that us needed and the nutritional benefits also.

      Reply
    2. Erik R

      January 09, 2021 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE THIS, thanks for sharing 👌😊

      Reply

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