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Awamori in Okinawa
The most traditional way to enjoy awamori is by sipping it from tiny, thimble-sized cups called chibuguwa. It’s important to savor it slowly rather than consuming it in one gulp. Take a moment to appreciate the aroma before your first sip, and enjoy the fragrance again after finishing your cup. Awamori makes a great cocktail base, especially when paired with citrus flavors. It can also be enjoyed as awamori coffee!
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Jamu – the Indonesian way to Health
Many women won’t start their day without a shot of jamu! You can find people selling jamu in markets, creating special blends to help with different health needs. These sellers often learned their recipes from their ancestors, making the tonics very authentic and effective. Yogyakarta’s bustling jamu scene shows how connected they are to nature, health, and their traditions.
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Lemon Grass and Ginger Syrup
You can sweeten your tea with it; make a lemonade out of it by just squeezing some lemon juice into you glass and adding a bit of the syrup and soda water; add it to your cocktail drinks; serve it as a hot sweet drink; make a milky bubble tea; add a couple of tablespoons to a stir fried meat dish or a marinade or pour over a warm just out of the oven butter cake!
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Old Fashioned Rose Syrup
You can use rose syrup to make drinks, panna cotta, mousse cakes, ice creams, lassi and so the list goes. Kids love good, iced rose syrup with basil seeds in them!
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Why Omum Water?
I use lots of omum in pakoras, fish dishes, rasam and even sambar. It is a wonderful spice. When we were kids, Amma used to boil omum water for us at least once a week and I enjoyed the drink, especially when drunk hot.
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Benefits of Consuming Lemon Juice
The health benefits of lemon have been known for centuries. Because of its rich Vitamin C content, lemon is considered as a very valuable and helpful natural food item.
