Pennywort Juice / Nuoc Rau Ma
Enjoy healthy and refreshing Pennywort Juice (Nuoc Rau Ma) at home with this easy recipe. This delicious green juice is made from the leaves and stems of the Pennywort plant, a herb indigenous to Asia. Pennywort Juice is loaded with vitamins and minerals: B, K, calcium, zinc, and magnesium. From an Asian medicine perspective, Pennywort has cooling properties helping the body to balance heat. Pennywort Juice is also believed to have many therapeutic and medicinal benefits.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 14 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 lb pennywort
- 8 cups water
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- 1
Transfer the pennywort into a clean sink and fill with cold water. Immerse the pennywort in water and swirl gently to remove the dirt from the leaves and stems. Discard any wilted greens. Repeat this washing process 1-2 more times or until the water is clear and free of sediments.
- 2
Add half of the cleaned pennywort into a blender. Add 4 cups water. Blend on Medium speed until the pennyworth is completely broken down.
- 3
Pour the juice through a fine sieve. Use a spatula to press the pulp and extract the remaining juice. Discard the pulp. Repeat the same steps to make the second batch.
- 4
Skim off any bubbles on top of the juice and discard. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
- 5
Serve the Pennywort Juice chilled or over ice.
- 6
Refrigerate the remaining juice in an air-tight jar. Enjoy the fresh juice within the week.