Prepare all 300 g turmeric, 150 g tamarind, 150 g granulated sugar, 1200 ml water, and 200 g palm sugar.
Fresh and Refreshing Kunyit Asem Drink
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Prepare 300 g turmeric, peel and wash thoroughly.
Grate 300 g cleaned turmeric until finely shredded.
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Hold the turmeric firmly while grating, otherwise your fingers might get scraped.
Prepare a container, add grated turmeric then add 150 g tamarind, knead until evenly mixed.
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Knead until thoroughly mixed, otherwise the tamarind extract will not release fully.
Add 1200 ml of water then stir until well combined with the turmeric and tamarind mixture.
Prepare a pan, add 200 g palm sugar, 150 g granulated sugar, then strain the turmeric tamarind water into the pan.
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Strain carefully so turmeric fibers do not fall into the pan, otherwise the drink will be gritty.
Cook the kunyit asem while stirring continuously until cooked and boiling, and sugar is completely dissolved.
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Stir continuously while cooking, otherwise the sugar at the bottom of the pan will burn.
Use heat-resistant gloves or cloth when lifting the hot pan, as the surface is extremely hot.
Remove the cooked kunyit asem from the stove.
Be careful when pouring hot liquid to avoid splashing.
Strain the cooked kunyit asem again into a large glass bowl to ensure no residue remains.
Watch out
Pour slowly when straining, otherwise hot liquid might spill.
Jamu kunyit asem is ready to be poured into a cup and enjoyed.






