Wedang Rempah Jahe Wangi (Fragrant Ginger & Herbs Tonic)

Without Milk

With Milk

In Indonesian & English (the English version is below the recipe written in Indonesian)

Bahan

• 5 cm Jahe-iris2, 2 ruas Jahe merah-geprek, 2 Pekak
• 2 Kapulaga, ¼ st Kayu manis bubuk/10 cm Kayu manis
• 1 liter Air, 8 cm Kunyit-iris2, 1 Sereh-potong2
• 2 Pandan-ikat, Gula merah/Madu sesuai selera

 

Cara membuat

• Campur air dengan semua rempah di panci. Didihkan dengan api besar, lalu kecilkan api ke sedang-rendah & masak hingga air berkurang (tinggal ± 800 ml) serta rasa menyatu.
• Beri gula jawa/madu sesuai selera. Aduk hingga larut. Matikan api, biarkan rempah di dalamnya minimal selama 1 jam. Saring air & buang rempah2nya. Siap disajikan dengan dihangatkan lagi dulu atau dingin. Dapat juga dihidangkan dengan diberi sedikit susu cair.

 

Ingredients

• 1 liter Water, 8 cm Turmeric-sliced, 2 Star anise
• 1 Lemongrass-sliced, enough Brown sugar/Honey
• 5 cm Ginger-sliced, 2 knobs Red ginger-bruised
• ¼ tsp ground Cinnamon/10 cm Cinnamon stick
• 2 Cardamom pods, 2 Pandan leaves-bundled

 

Directions

• Put water & all herbs in a pot; boil it over high heat. Turn the heat to medium-low & cook until the liquid reduced (only ~  800 ml left) & the flavour blended.
• Add in the brown sugar/honey as desired; keep stirring until the sugar dissolved. Turn off the heat: let it rest for minimal 1 hour. Strain the liquid & discard all herbs. You could serve it cold, or warm it up again for a while. It’ll be also nice to serve it with a bit of milk.