Pennywort Juice - Nam Bai Bua Bok น้ำใบบัวบก

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After walking in the tropical heat of Bangkok, a street cart carrying large jars of colorful icy drinks is a heavenly sight. Pennywort juice is dark green, in a jar often decorated with green leaves which resemble tiny lotus leaves. This drink is perfect for quenching your thirst and fueling your next adventure.

Pennywort is believed to have healing properties that clear out bruises. We even jokingly offer pennywort juice to our friends after they go through a breakup.

The green drink has an earthy taste with a spicy undertone. Make a large jar of juice and keep it in the fridge; it makes a great welcome home drink after work.

2 Servings, Prep Time: 5 Minutes, Total Time: 5 Minutes

1/3 lb pennywort
4 cups water
1/4 cup sugar

Tips and Techniques

Add more syrup if you're planning on adding ice.
Adjust the amount of water to add to make the juice more or less concentrated.

Method

Rinse the pennywort in running water. Put the pennywort and water in a blender and blend well. Pour the juice through a fine strainer.

Making Syrup: In microwavable bowl, add 1/4 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of water. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time. You may need more than 30 seconds to get the sugar dissolved.

Add syrup to pennywort juice. Stir to dissolve. If you like your juice sweeter, make and add more syrup. Refrigerate the drink for later use or add it to crushed ice and serve.