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Bael Fruit Tea
Bael fruit tea or nam matoom (น้ำมะตูม) is a popular Thai drink with a unique wonderful aroma. It requires only 3 ingredients and is very easy to make. Although the iced version is more common, you can serve it hot as well.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
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- 4 slices dried bael fruit
- 5 cups water
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Put 4 slices of dried bael fruit in a bowl and microwave at the highest heat for 1 minute or use a kitchen torch to slightly burn each slice of the fruit on both sides.
- 2
Put the bael fruit in a pot and add water to the pot.
- 3
Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- 4
Add granulated sugar to the pot and stir.
- 5
Continue to boil until until the fruit is soft, about 15 minutes.
- 6
Strain the drink into a pot with a strainer.