Aojiru (Japanese Kale Drink) | Thirsty For …

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This drink would fit right in at any new, hip juicing bar … though it was actually developed by a Japanese doctor in the 1940’s, who knew then what people know now: these ingredients are a nutrient powerhouse. FULL RECIPE BELOW.

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Directed/Shot/Edited: Eric Slatkin
Food Styling: Danielle Westberg

MUSIC:
“About a Quarter to Night” by Mickey Matsuyama
Used with permission by Far Side Music
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Aojiru
Makes 1 large juice
INGREDIENTS
-1 bunch washed Komatsuna leaves
-1 bunch washed Kale leaves
-Clippings from ½ container of young barley or wheat grass
-1 inch piece of ginger
-½ peeled lemon

Tools
Breville Juicer
Thin glass cups
scissors or knife to cut wheat

METHOD
*Ingredients should be kept in the refrigerator a few hours before making, as it will lend to a better flavor.
-Wash and trim ends off the komatsuna
-Wash kale
-Cut barley grass
-Turn juicer on high speed
-Roll up barley grass in some kale leaves. This helps the barley leaves not fly around in the juicer
-Push down all the greens
-Add ginger and peeled lemon
-Serve cold

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