I live in Bali part of the year and this is a popular (and potent!) traditional wellness elixir with an abundance of health benefits, namely: anti-inflammatory, liver and kidney detoxification, and digestion.
I personally make this tonic in batches and start my day (after my daily cup of hot wanter and lemon) with a good shot or so, and find it remarkable for its improvement of digestion.
Approximately 2 servings
Ingredients
1/4 Cup Fresh Turmeric (skinned and chopped)
1/2 1-2inch Fresh Ginger (skinned and chopped)
2 cups Water
2T Raw Honey
Juice of 1 Lime
(Optional: Pinch of Black Pepper to enhance turmeric's curcumin absorbency)
Method
Use a spoon to remove skin from fresh turmeric and ginger, and chop coarsely.
Add the chopped turmeric and ginger, raw honey and lime juice to a blender (I use a Vitamix). Add 1 cup of water (reserve the other half). Blend until liquid.
Strain the liquid. Discard pulp. Add to liquid the other remaining 1 cup of water. Stir and taste, adjust sweetness if needed with additional raw honey.
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