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wedang jahe

Wedang Jahe: A Simple Recipe for Indonesia's Secret Elixer

Markus Kampl
A soothing and healthy tea with a spicy kick. Perfect for winter days.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indonesian
Servings 4 cups
Calories 45 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 50 grams Fresh Ginger
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass
  • 30 grams Palm Sugar
  • 2 Pandan Leaves
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick Optional
  • 3 Cloves Optional
  • 3 Cardamom Pods Optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ingredients: Thinly slice around 50g of fresh ginger and lightly crush 1 lemongrass stalk. Also, prepare around 30g of palm sugar and tear 2 pandan leaves into big pieces.
  • Boil water: In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  • Add the spices: Add the sliced ginger, crushed lemongrass, and pandan leaves to the boiling water.
  • Optional, add more spices: For an extra burst of flavor, feel free to add a cinnamon stick, a few cloves, and/or some cardamom pods to the mixture.
  • Simmer: Simmer the mixture for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Strain: Remove your tea from the heat, and strain the liquid into cups or a teapot, leaving out the ginger, lemongrass, and other solid ingredients.
  • Add sugar: Stir in the palm sugar until it dissolves. You can adjust the sweetness to your taste preference.
  • Serve and enjoy: Optinally, you may add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to give the tea a refreshing citrus twist. Best served hot

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.05gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Keyword healthy
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