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Wedang Sereh: Lemongrass Tea
Wedang sereh, or lemongrass tea, is a classic Javanese drink made of boiled lemongrass. It’s a simple recipe and very healthy, to be enjoyed cold or hot.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 stalks lemongrass, use only the white parts
- 1 lt water
- 30 gr rock sugar, or sugar to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wash the lemongrass thoroughly, cut into 4-5 cm slices, and bruise.
- 2
Put the lemongrass, rock sugar and water in a cooking pot, and boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Once the mixture boils, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- 4
Strain the liquid to remove the lemongrass pieces.
- 5
Serve the drink hot or cold.