Sajen Jamu

Name: Sajen Jamu (Turmeric Root Drink)
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 large bitter gourd (also called bitter melon), peeled, seeded, and cut into 2- to 3-inch [5- to 7.5-cm] cubes; One 2-inch [5-cm] piece turmeric root, peeled and cut into ½-inch [12-mm] pieces; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar; 1½ cups [360 ml] water

Turmeric Root Drink

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

We Are La Cocina

By Leticia Landa and Caleb Zigas

Published 2019

About

Ingredients

1 large bitter gourd (also called bitter melon), peeled, seeded, and cut into 2- to 3-inch [5- to 7.5-cm] cubes
One 2-inch [5-cm]

Asia
Indonesia
South East Asia
Drinks
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Combine the bitter gourd, turmeric, palm sugar, and lime juice in a blender and pour in the water. Purée on high until smooth, about 2 minutes. Strain out the solids and serve the juice chilled over ice.