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Thai Lemongrass Drink Recipe (Nam Takrai)

Two glasses of Thai lemongrass drink with ice.
Try this Thai lemongrass drink recipe (nam takrai)—easy to prepare and perfect chilled or as a herbal tea. Sweeten to your taste and enjoy its health benefits!
Praew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Drinks
Serving Size 4 people

Ingredients

  • 3 stalks lemongrass, sliced diagonally and bruised
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 2 pandan leaves, tied in a knot
  • 4 1/4 cups water

Instructions

  • Heat water in a pot with sliced and crushed lemongrass stalks and pandan leaves. Boil with the lid on for 5–10 minutes.
  • Take out the pandan leaves and lemongrass.
  • Mix in honey to taste, then take the pot off the heat. Serve it warm, iced, or cool it down to room temperature and chill in the fridge.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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