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Vibrant turmeric and ginger juice served in small glasses

Jamu Juice (Indonesian Turmeric and Ginger Tonic)

Cook 18 minutes
Total 18 minutes
Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup about 125 grams fresh turmeric root, rinsed with peels on
  • ½ cup about 65 grams fresh ginger root, rinsed with peels on
  • 4 cups 1 liter coconut water or filtered water
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup or to taste
  • Pinch of pepper

Instructions

Prep the ingredients:

  1. When making in a blender, you can grate both the turmeric and ginger root by hand, using a grater or in a food processor. Alternatively, you can slice the turmeric and ginger root into thin slices or chop it into smaller pieces.
  2. When making it in a juicer, wash the produce well and trim them while keeping them whole or cutting them into 2-inch pieces.
  3. For all methods, keep the skin on.

Blender Instructions:

  1. Combine the grated, sliced or finely chopped turmeric and ginger with 2 cups of water in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, about a full minute.
  2. Transfer the juice to a small pot or saucepan and add the remaining coconut water/filtered water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, honey or maple syrup and the black pepper. Mix to combine.
  3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer or nut-milk sack or muslim cloth into a bowl. Pour the strained juice into a glass jar or pitcher. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.

Juicer instructions:

  1. Check your juicer manufacturer’s instructions before you start operating it.
  2. With the motor running, feed the turmeric and ginger roots into the juicer, catching the juices in a bowl. Transfer juice to a small pot or saucepan. Follow instructions as written above.

Notes

  • Jamu juice is usually served in small amounts (small cups or shot glasses).
  • If the flavor is too strong, you can dilute the juice with more coconut water, fruit juice or water.
  • Add a cinnamon stick to the pot and allow to simmer.
  • This recipe can be made in a high-power blender (preferably), food processor or a juicer.
  • Although I prefer using fresh ginger and turmeric to make this recipe, if using ground spices, I suggest you start with about 2 teaspoons of each spice and go from there.
  • Store in an airtight jar, shot glass or container in the refrigerator, for about 10 days. Stir well or shake before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 45 kcal, Carbohydrates: 10 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 0.3 g, Saturated Fat: 0.2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g, Sodium: 128 mg, Potassium: 355 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 7 g, Vitamin A: 3 IU, Vitamin C: 10 mg, Calcium: 39 mg, Iron: 0.5 mg
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