Description
Bael fruit juice—also called bel juice or wood apple juice—is a refreshing drink you’ll find everywhere in Thailand, from busy street stalls to luxury hotels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 slices of dried bael fruit.
- 5 cups water
- 1/3 cup sugar (adjust to taste, or swap for honey if you like natural sugars)
- Garnish: lime or lemon wedges (extra vitamin C boost!)
- Ice for serving cold
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Add the dried bael fruit slices, water, and sugar to a small pot.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the fruit pulp softens and the liquid turns a rich caramel brown.
- Strain & Serve: Let it cool slightly, then strain out the pulp. Drink it hot right away, or chill and pour over ice for a refreshing version. Garnish with lime, lemon, or even an extra dried bael slice to dress it up. Enjoy your homemade bael juice!
Notes
- Don’t skip soaking—it makes the fruit way easier to work with.
- Want more tang? Add lemon juice, lime juice or even a sprinkle of black salt.
- Dried bael slices last forever—keep them in a jar, and you’ll always be ready to brew a batch.
- Prep Time: 1
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: thai drinks
- Method: boiling
- Cuisine: thai