There is nothing quite refreshing like a glass of freshly squeezed homemade orange juice. Loaded with vitamins and minerals, it helps to improve immunity naturally.
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.
8 to 10largeoranges(Valencia, tangerines, satsuma or navel)
Optional (use only for blender method or juicer)
1inchorganic ginger or turmeric rootoptional (peeled, can use up to 5 grams per serving)
How to make the recipe
Rinse oranges well under running water and wipe dry.
With a Manual Orange Juicer
Cut each orange horizontally to 2 halves.
Place the cut orange over the reamer of your juicer and press down. If using a manual juicer, press and move it to and fro to extract the juice. If using an electric juicer, just press down and hold the orange on the circulating reamer. It does the job of juicing automatically.
Pour the juice to the serving glasses.
Using a Slow Juicer
Peel and remove the white membranes and pith of the oranges. If the oranges are too large to fit in your juicer chute, chop them to smaller sizes.
Turn on the slow juicer and add a few at a time, to the chute. You can also add in ginger/turmeric at his stage. You can also add any other fruit you wish to.
Serve fresh orange juice immediately.
How to Make Orange Juice in Blender
Peel the oranges and remove the pith. Halve the oranges lengthwise. Make a deep cut in the center. (Check video or step by step pictures).
Using the edge of a small knife or a little fork, remove the seeds. Freeze your oranges for an hour if you prefer cold juice.
To a blender, add the oranges and the optional ingredient ginger/ turmeric. Pour some water to cover the oranges partially. (about ½ to ¾ cup)
Blend until smooth. Optionally place a strainer over a large bowl and pour the blended juice to the strainer.
Using a spoon, pass the juice through the sieve. Serve it immediately. If you want add a pinch of salt or little honey.
Use your pulp
Freeze your pulp in ice tray and use them in your smoothies, chutney and dairy-free shakes.