Jamu. An ancient Indonesian healing elixir.
Encode this recipe to memory. Seriously. Drink it everyday.
It tastes so good and it is so good for you!
I was introduced to this drink last year by a local health merchant near a yoga teacher training I attended in Rhode Island. After my first taste I giggled and new that this would be a new mainstay for me.
I offer you this oh-so delicious recipe, but must offer you exactly what the healer who gave me this recipe offered me — the suggestion to be creative with this recipe. Use a chai tea bag, or another that you love. Play with the measurements of the turmeric and ginger to your personal preferences. Omit the sweetener, or bump it up. Essentially, use the recipe I offer you only as a guide. From what she described, Jamu is open to interpretation and adaptation, as I did by using almond milk.
Your body will love this powerfully healing, anti-inflammatory and oh-so delicious drink!
My vegan spin on this ancient healing elixir:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups almond milk
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 inches fresh grated turmeric
- 2 inches fresh grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons fresh vanilla (extract OK)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Stevia to taste
Blend all ingredients. Warm through and serve.
Enjoy … and Cheers to you!
Jamu is great! You can buy it in Indonesia from little old ladies who have a crate of it on the back of a bicycle. each area seems to have their own variation
Awesome! I bet my recipe pales next to those Jamu-masters! Ha! Are you in Indonesia, Trev? Hey … if you are there, it would be way cool if you emailed me a few local secrets to up level my recipe! 🙂