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Rau Ma Recipe

This authentic Rau Ma Recipe is a refreshing Vietnamese pennywort juice made with fresh pennywort leaves, cold water, and a touch of sugar. Lightly sweetened, naturally herbal, and served over ice, it's the perfect homemade drink for hot summer days or whenever you want a cool, refreshing beverage.
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Prep Time 14 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 55
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Juice
  • 8 ounces fresh pennywort leaves Rau Ma
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Ice cubes for serving
Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Lime wedges
  • Crushed ice

Equipment

  • 1 High-Speed Blender For blending the pennywort leaves
  • 1 Fine-Mesh Strainer or Cheesecloth To strain the juice until smooth
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For washing the pennywort
  • 1 Measuring Cups & Spoons For accurate ingredient measurements
  • 1 Pitcher For chilling the finished juice
  • 4 Tall Serving Glasses For serving over ice

Method
 

  1. Wash the pennywort leaves thoroughly in several changes of cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Drain well.
  2. Remove any thick stems or damaged leaves, keeping only the fresh, tender leaves and stems.
  3. Place the pennywort, cold water, and granulated sugar into a high-speed blender.
  4. Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture becomes completely smooth and vibrant green.
  5. Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher. Press gently to extract as much juice as possible.
  6. Taste the juice and adjust the sweetness with additional sugar if desired. Stir until completely dissolved.
  7. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until thoroughly chilled.
  8. Pour over ice, garnish with fresh mint or a lime wedge if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Fresh pennywort produces the brightest color and freshest flavor.
  • Always wash the leaves thoroughly before blending.
  • Double-straining creates a smoother, cafĂ©-quality drink.
  • Chill before serving for the most refreshing taste.
  • Stir the juice before serving if natural separation occurs.