• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • ALL RECIPES
    • RECIPES BY CATEGORY
    • RECIPES BY DIET
    • RECIPES BY INGREDIENT
  • PANTRY
  • CONTACT
  • SUBSCRIBE

Cooking with Nart logo

menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • ALL RECIPES
    • RECIPES BY CATEGORY
    • RECIPES BY DIET
    • RECIPES BY INGREDIENT
  • PANTRY
  • CONTACT
  • SUBSCRIBE
×

Recipes by Category » Beverages & Smoothies » Bael Fruit Drink | Nam Matoom

Published: May 9, 2022 by Nart · This post may contain affiliate links.

Bael Fruit Drink | Nam Matoom

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Bael fruit tea is a popular Thai drink with a unique wonderful aroma. It requires only 3 ingredients and is very easy to make. Although the iced version is more common, you can serve it hot as well.

two glasses of iced bael fruit tea or น้ำมะตูม

Why We Love This Drink

Although bael is a fruit, bael fruit tea is often considered an ‘herbal’ drink among Thais because of its many health benefits. Apart from being good for your health (if not made too sweet), it also offers a unique and pleasant flavor that anyone would ask for a second after the first sip.

This drink is very easy to make and if you already have the fruit, the other two ingredients are very basic. It works great as a refresher on a hot day but it could also be comforting on a cold day or after a bath or nice Thai massage.

Ingredients

four slices of dried bael fruit
  1. Dried bael fruit: Make sure you use the dried slices and not the fresh fruit.

2. Water

3. Granulated sugar

Step-By-Step Instructions

process shots of how to make bael fruit tea

Step 1: Put 4 slices of dried bael fruit in a bowl and microwave at the highest heat for 1 minute or use a kitchen torch to slightly burn each slice of the fruit on both sides.

Notes:

Step 1 helps bring out the aroma and flavor of the fruit. Do not skip it!

Step 2: Put the bael fruit in a pot and add water to the pot.

Step 3: Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 4: Add granulated sugar to the pot and stir.

Step 5: Continue to boil until until the fruit is soft, about 15 minutes.

Step 6: Strain the drink into a pot with a strainer.

Serving and Storage

a close up of a glass of iced bael fruit drink

You can serve this drink either hot or cold. Since Thailand is a hot country, we usually drink it cold here. In fact, we put ice in the drink as well. If you want to have it cold and/or with ice, make sure to chill the drink first and you might want to adjust the level of sweetness accordingly.

At Thai massage spas in Thailand, you may be served hot bael fruit tea as a welcome drink or after your massage.

As for storage, just chill the drink, transfer it to a bottle with a lid and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Related Recipes

  • Butterfly Pea Tea (Blue Tea)
  • Hibiscus Drink
  • Butterfly Pea Tea Lemonade
  • Nom Yen (Thai Pink Milk)
two glasses of iced bael fruit tea or น้ำมะตูม

Bael Fruit Tea Recipe

Bael fruit tea or nam matoom (น้ำมะตูม) is a popular Thai drink with a unique wonderful aroma. It requires only 3 ingredients and is very easy to make. Although the iced version is more common, you can serve it hot as well.
5 from 2 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Thai
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 1 liter
Calories: 578kcal
Author: Nart

Equipment

  • 1 strainer

Ingredients

  • 4 slices dried bael fruit
  • 5 cups water
  • ¾ cups granulated sugar
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Put 4 slices of dried bael fruit in a bowl and microwave at the highest heat for 1 minute or use a kitchen torch to slightly burn each slice of the fruit on both sides.
  • Put the bael fruit in a pot and add water to the pot.
  • Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  • Add granulated sugar to the pot and stir.
  • Continue to boil until until the fruit is soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Strain the drink into a pot with a strainer.

Video

Notes

  1. Do not skip step 1 as it is going to bring out the amazing aroma of the fruit, making the drink smell stronger.
  2. You want to use slices of dried bael fruit, not the fresh fruit, to make this drink.

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 149gFat: 1gSodium: 61mgPotassium: 3mgSugar: 150gCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @cookingwithnart or tag #cookingwithnart!
« Thai Garlic Pepper Pork | Moo Gratiem
Prik Nam Pla | Thai Fish Sauce with Chilies Condiment »

Sharing is caring!

  • Share
  • Tweet

Newsletter

Never Miss a Recipe!

Sign up and receive the latest recipes via email

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Hi, I'm Nart!

I'm Thai born and bred and I love cooking for my family, friends and myself. I'm here to share with you my Thai and other Asian recipes with a bit of baking and Western recipes thrown in here and there. More about me →

CONNECT WITH ME!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

SEASONAL RECIPES

  • Thai Sweet Chili Sauce | Nam Jim Gai
  • Steamed Pumpkin Cake (Thai Dessert) | Khanom Fak Thong
  • Sweet Potato Balls
  • Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen)

POPULAR RECIPES

  • Thai Mango Sticky Rice
  • Butterfly Pea Tea Lemonade
  • Thai Chili Dipping Sauce – Nam Jim Jaew
  • Thai Grilled Pork Neck (Kor Moo Yang)
  • Nom Yen (Thai Pink Milk)
  • Tom Yum Goong | Thai Lemongrass Soup | ต้มยำกุ้ง
  • Thai Omelette (Kai Jeow)
  • Raspberry Lime Vodka Cocktail
  • Thai Cashew Chicken | Gai Pad Med Mamuang
  • Butterfly Pea Milk
Amazon Disclosure

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Contact

Follow

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

BROWSE

  • Recipes
  • Pantry
  • How-to Guides

COPYRIGHT © 2021 COOKINGWITHNART.COM ALL RIGHTS RESERVED