Korean Traditional Spiced Honey Drink
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- Active time
- 30 min
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- See the steps
- Level
- Medium
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Ingredients
- 7
About this dish
Jehotang is said to have been made by the Joseon court's medical office to see the king through the summer heat.
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Cinnamon, ginger and licorice root are simmered, then mixed with plum syrup and honey and served cold, so the sweet-tart taste comes with a quiet herbal note behind it. Plum syrups vary a lot in sweetness, so adjust the water and honey by taste.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice 25g of peeled ginger and rinse two cinnamon sticks and 5g of licorice root under cold running water to remove any dust or surface impurities.
- 2
Pour 1000ml of water into a pot with the ginger, cinnamon, and licorice, then simmer over medium low heat for 15 minutes until the liquid becomes aromatic.
- 3
Once the spices have fully infused, strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove all solids and keep only the clear, dark brown aromatic liquid extract.
- 4
When the liquid has cooled to a lukewarm state, add 120ml of plum syrup and 3tbsp of honey, stirring well until everything is completely dissolved and blended.
- 5
Pour the prepared drink into a clean bottle and refrigerate for at least one hour to chill thoroughly and allow the spiced flavors to mellow and develop.
- 6
Pour the chilled drink into traditional cups, garnish with 2 tablespoons of pine nuts, and serve.
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