So many food and drink experiences really need to be shared with all. This is most definitely one of these moments. First being served this cool, somewhat strange tasting drink on arrival to our accommodation whilst on holiday, I can't say I was too keen at all. In fact, we sipped and then left it on the bench. We soon discovered how amazing it tasted warmed, and so I have played a little with my quantities here and come up with my Jamu with a zing. Kick of ginger and a tiny bit of honey for sweetness, and I've shared a few batches now and love it!
Just a little tip to serve in small quantities to start with for this one.
Ingredients
1 litre filtered water
2 dessertspoons tamarind puree
80g piece fresh turmeric
6cm piece fresh ginger
1-2 dessertspoons honey (add 1 and taste before adding the second)
Method
Place the fresh turmeric into a small bowl of a food processor and chop well. Pop into a large saucepan. Then add the ginger to the processor, chopping and placing into the saucepan with the turmeric, the tamarind puree and 1 litre of filtered water.
(If you don't have a processor, chop ginger and turmeric finely by hand, but do wear gloves. The turmeric will stain your hands, and everything it touches!!!)
Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Allow this to cool a little, before straining into a glass jug, removing all the chunks of ginger and turmeric.
Lastly, add the honey, one dessertspoon at a time, taste testing after the first spoonful to double check the sweetness before adding more. You can't take it out once it's in there! And you don't want to waste it by making it too sweet either.
Because of the high amount of turmeric contained, store in a glass jar to prevent staining your equipment.
You could also experiment by adding a little cinnamon, nutmeg or cloves.
Enjoy
☺ Shaz
