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Bandrek (Sundanese Sweet and Spicy Drink)
Traditional comforting hot, spicy, and sweet drink originated from West Java made with aromatic spices and herbs that are formulated to keep your body warm.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 cups water
- 4 Tbsp Palm sugar or coconut sugar (more to taste)
- 100 gr old ginger (peeled and cut into thin slices)
- 1 large cinnamon stick
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 tsp cardamom seeds
- 3 stalks fresh lemongrass
- 2 pandan leaves (knotted)
- condensed milk
Instructions
- 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, add spices and herb. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to let it gently simmer until the spices and herb release a wonderful aroma, about 20 minutes. Add in the gula Jawa and stir until it dissolves. Close the lid in the saucepan and let it steeps further for another 15 minutes.
- 2
Strain the beverage into serving glasses
- 3
Add 1-2 tsp of condensed milk to your taste if you like. Serve immediately