Jamu
Adapted from Merryn's Menu
Preparation time: 2 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
- 1 litre water
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoons ground turmeric powder OR 80g/3ozs. fresh turmeric, scrubbed and finely chopped (I did it in a food processor)
- 2 inch knob fresh ginger, sliced thinly
- 1/3-1/2 cup raw honey
Tip: turmeric is very good for you but it stains chopping boards, skin and porous surfaces like plastic. I stored the elixir in glass to prevent staining. I also drink this with straws to prevent it colouring my teeth but I am neurotic about my teeth.
Step 1 - Place the water, tamarind paste, turmeric and fresh ginger onto boil and once it starts boiling simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and when it cools down stir in the honey (the amount depending on taste). Strain if you're using fresh turmeric,
I like this best when it is warm if I am feeling sick but it is also delicious cold on a hot day.