What you will need
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 inch fresh turmeric root or half teaspoon ground turmeric
1 inch fresh ginger
juice of 1 lemon- pinch of black pepper (optional)
- 1 cup cold water
How to make it
Wash fresh produce, remove seeds and cores, and cut firm ingredients into small pieces.
Add the water or other liquid to the blender first. Add the prepared produce and blend until finely broken down.
For a thinner drink, pour through a clean fine sieve over a bowl and press gently. Keep the pulp if you prefer a thicker blend.
Taste and adjust with a little more water or citrus. Divide into glasses and serve promptly.
What's in this drink
- Pineapple: In the reference data, 100 g of pineapple contributes 47.8 mg vitamin C and 0.927 mg manganese. USDA: Pineapple, raw, all varieties.
- Ground turmeric, if used: In the reference data, 100 g of ground turmeric, if used contributes 19.8 mg manganese and 55 mg iron. USDA: Spices, turmeric, ground.
- Fresh ginger: In the reference data, 100 g of fresh ginger contributes 0.226 mg copper and 43 mg magnesium. USDA: Ginger root, raw.
- Lemon juice: In the reference data, 100 g of lemon juice contributes 38.7 mg vitamin C and 20 mcg folate (DFE). USDA: Lemon juice, raw.
Nutrient figures are per 100 g of the USDA reference ingredient, not per serving.
Straining and dilution change this pineapple ginger turmeric drink, so fiber or minerals listed for raw ingredients cannot be assumed to remain in the same amounts. The turmeric numbers for pineapple ginger turmeric drink refer to ground turmeric, and a small spice measure is far less than 100 g.
Storage
Cover and refrigerate leftovers promptly. Follow the storage directions on opened packaged ingredients. FoodSafety.gov recommends refrigerating perishable food within two hours, or one hour above 90°F, and keeping the refrigerator at 40°F or below.
Short FAQ
What should I check before starting?
Turmeric can stain equipment and counters. Wipe splashes promptly and rinse the blender after serving.
Can I change an ingredient?
Start with less turmeric if you dislike its earthy flavor. Frozen pineapple can replace fresh; soften it enough for your blender. Black pepper is optional for taste.
