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Ginger Elixir - Jamu Juice

This Ginger Elixir recipe is a deliciously tangy way to strengthen your immune system. Packed with antioxidants and so much goodness it will make you feel invincible!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time9 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Australian Keto
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Recipe Category: Low Carb
Servings: 8 serves
Calories: 7kcal
Author: Megan Ellam

Ingredients

  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 40 g fresh ginger
  • 25 g fresh turmeric or extra ginger
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30g)
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Pinch salt flakes
  • 1-2 teaspoons sweetener optional

TO SERVE

  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Ice cubes
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

  • Pour water into a large saucepan over high heat.
    4 cups filtered water
  • Roughly chop ginger and turmeric and add to the water. Bring to a boil then remove the pan from the heat. Leave to cool for 20 minutes.
    40 g fresh ginger, 25 g fresh turmeric
  • Strain mixture through a nut bag or a fine sieve.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the tonic. Test and adjust sweetener or spice to personal taste.
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, Pinch salt flakes, 1-2 teaspoons sweetener, Fresh mint leaves, Ice cubes
  • Serve with fresh mint over ice.

THERMAL METHOD

  • Roughly chop ginger and turmeric and place into mixer; xhop 5 sec/speed 7. Scrape down sides of bowl.
    40 g fresh ginger, 25 g fresh turmeric
  • Add water to mixer; cook 7 min/100°C/speed 2. Leave to cool for 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a nut bag or a fine sieve.
    4 cups filtered water
  • Add remaining ingredients to the tonic. Test and adjust sweetener or spice to personal taste. Serve with fresh mint over ice.
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, Pinch salt flakes, 1-2 teaspoons sweetener, Ice cubes, Fresh mint leaves

Notes

  1. Don’t throw away the solid once strained. Either pop them into the freezer and reuse for another batch or use for broths or in cooking.
  2. Serving sizes are just 125ml. Alternatively add 125ml to a large glass of ice and top up with soda water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serve | Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg | Magnesium: 3mg | Net Carbs: 1g