Description
A thick, nectar-like juice made from the pulp of the Wood Apple (Bel). Renowned in Bengal as a cooling digestive and stomach remedy.
Restaurants serving Bel er Shorbot (Wood Apple Juice)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Bel(Wood apple)
- Water
- Sugar(or Jaggery)
Instructions
- Crack hard Bel shell, scoop out pulp.
- Soak in water, strain seeds/fibers through a sieve.
- Sweeten and chill.
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Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
None (Unique aroma/texture)
Pairing
None(Morning health drink)
Trivia
Made by Bengali mothers as a 'stomach medicine' to cure constipation and improve digestion.
Eating tips & etiquette
Has a thick, nectar-like mouthfeel with a slightly tart, unique tropical aroma.
Allergen
None