KOMPAS.com – Wedang pokak is a traditional Indonesian drink that is rich in natural spices.
This drink is known to be able to warm the body and reduce fatigue after long activities.
Since ancient times, wedang pokak has often been served as a herbal drink to maintain body fitness.
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The combination of lemongrass, ginger and cinnamon provides a warm taste and calming aroma.
Making wedang pokak is very easy with ingredients available in the kitchen. The secret to its delicious taste lies in the mixture of spices which are boiled slowly until the aroma blends together.
For further details, see the recipe in the book “A VARIETY OF TRADITIONAL HERBS FOR FITNESS & HEALTH” (2021) by Cahaya Novianti published by Andi Publishers.
Material
- 2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 pandan leaves, thinly sliced
- 2 cardamom pods
- 3 cloves
- 2 cm ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 pekak fruit (star anise)
- Palm sugar or brown sugar to taste
- Enough water
- Honey (optional)
- Prepare all ingredients. Thinly slice the ginger, lemongrass and pandan leaves to facilitate the release of the spice aroma.
- Put all the ingredients in a pan, then add enough water.
- Boil the mixture until it boils and the water changes color to dark brown like tea.
- After boiling, reduce the heat and let the water reduce a little so that the spice flavor becomes more intense.
- Turn off the heat and strain the boiled wedang pokak into a glass.
- Add honey to taste if you want a softer sweet taste.
- Wedang pokak is ready to be served while warm to warm the body and overcome fatigue.
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