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Indonesian bandrek ginger drink with lemongrass, pandan, cinnamon, and cloves.

Indonesian Bandrek

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A warming Sundanese drink made by steeping fresh ginger, palm sugar, lemongrass, pandan, cinnamon, and cloves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Steeping Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indonesian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Bandrek
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 oz fresh ginger thickly sliced and bruised
  • 3/4 cup grated palm sugar or to taste
  • 2 stalks lemongrass bruised and cut in half
  • 2 leaves pandan knotted
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan with lid
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Wooden spoon
  • Heatproof pitcher
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Simmer:
  1. Combine the water, ginger, palm sugar, lemongrass, pandan, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a saucepan.
  2. Bring just to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until fragrant and warmly spiced.
Steep and Serve:
  1. Remove from the heat, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, taste for sweetness, and serve hot in small cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 105mgSugar: 24g

Notes

  • Indonesian palm sugar contributes caramel depth; dark brown sugar is a workable substitute.
  • For a richer variation, add a little coconut milk to individual cups rather than to the whole pot.