Bajigur:
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Chef Pongo’s Bajigur:
⌛ Prep: 10 mins
🔥 Simmer: 15 mins
💡 Low and slow is the secret here! Keep the heat gentle so the coconut milk doesn’t separate. It should be smooth, creamy, and comforting. 🔊
Both are legendary drinks of the Sundanese people in the highlands of West Java. Bajigur is more coconut-forward, while Bandrek is the spicier «ginger punch». A warm and sweet beverage from West Java, traditionally consumed by farmers in the highlands.
Ingredients:
- Coconut milk
- Palm sugar
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Sometimes pieces of young coconut or kolang-kaling.
Methods:
- Heat coconut milk over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
- Add palm sugar, ginger, and cinnamon.
- Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the aroma is released.
- Strain and serve warm in a mug.
