Kumquat Lemon Juice
Saviors of the Hot Night! The Ultimate Sour Drink, Squeezing Raw Kinkan and Lemon on the Spot
Description
A fruit drink with maximum refreshment, made from fresh kumquat (Jinji) and lemon juice with honey, always sold with 'mountains of kumquats' at Taiwan night market stalls.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Kumquat juice
- Lemon juice
- Honey(or Sugar)
- Water
- Ice
Instructions
- [Delicious Way to Drink]
- [Temp] In Taiwan's sweltering heat, ice-cold with plenty of crushed ice is best.
- [Toppings] Getting
- 'Suan Mei' (dried plum) inside is the connoisseur's way; the saltiness highlights the sweet/sourness and helps with heatstroke.
- [Warm Drink] In winter or for sore throats, drink mixed with hot water. Kumquat oils gently heal the throat.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Vivid citrus aroma and sweet honey scent
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Honey Lemon (but with kumquat's bitterness and aroma)
Pairing
All fried foods、Spicy dishes(Hot pot etc.)
Trivia
[For Everyone] Gulping this after eating greasy night market fried foods magically resets your mouth instantly. Abnormally rich in Vitamin C, it's a 'natural supplement' loved historically in Taiwan for beauty and as a cold remedy.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Asking the stall auntie for 'more sour!' and refreshing with head-spinning acidity is the connoisseur's thrill!
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