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Fresh and Refreshing Kunyit Asem Drink

groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 20 minsoutdoor_grillBoiled

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10 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:20

Prepare all 300 g turmeric, 150 g tamarind, 150 g granulated sugar, 1200 ml water, and 200 g palm sugar.

Ingredients:ground turmeric (300 g)tamarind (150 g)granulated sugar (150 g)water (1200 ml)palm sugar (200 g)
Tools:bowl
02
Preparation
00:00:38

Prepare 300 g turmeric, peel and wash thoroughly.

Ingredients:ground turmeric
Tools:peeler
03
Preparation
00:00:49

Grate 300 g cleaned turmeric until finely shredded.

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Watch out

Hold the turmeric firmly while grating, otherwise your fingers might get scraped.

Ingredients:ground turmeric
Tools:grater
04
Preparation
00:01:55

Prepare a container, add grated turmeric then add 150 g tamarind, knead until evenly mixed.

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Watch out

Knead until thoroughly mixed, otherwise the tamarind extract will not release fully.

Ingredients:ground turmerictamarind
Tools:basin
05
Preparation
00:02:30

Add 1200 ml of water then stir until well combined with the turmeric and tamarind mixture.

Ingredients:water (1200 ml)
Tools:basin
06
Preparation
00:02:56

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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Watch out

Strain carefully so turmeric fibers do not fall into the pan, otherwise the drink will be gritty.

Ingredients:palm sugar (200 g)granulated sugar (150 g)ground turmerictamarindwater
Tools:sievepan
07
Active Cooking
00:04:11

Cook the kunyit asem while stirring continuously until cooked and boiling, and sugar is completely dissolved.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat, about 10 minutes
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Watch out

Stir continuously while cooking, otherwise the sugar at the bottom of the pan will burn.

Tools:wooden ladlepan
08
Active Cooking
00:05:16
warningStay safe

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.

Tools:pan
09
Active Cooking
00:05:38
warningStay safe

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.

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Watch out

Pour slowly when straining, otherwise hot liquid might spill.

Tools:glass bowlsieve
10
Active Cooking
00:06:47

Jamu kunyit asem is ready to be poured into a cup and enjoyed.

Tools:glass cup

groceryAll Ingredients

ground turmeric300 g
tamarind150 g
granulated sugar150 g
water1200 ml
palm sugar200 g

blenderAll Tools Needed

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