Tag: indonesian drink
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Bandrek
🔥 Chef Pongo’s Bandrek: ⌛ Prep: 10 mins 🔥 Simmer: 15 mins 💡 This one has a serious kick! If you love a spicy Té de Jengibre, you’ll love this. For an extra treat, try adding some shredded coconut or a splash of condensed milk at the end. 🔊 Another legendary drink born from…
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Bajigur
🥥 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. 🔊 oth are legendary drinks of the Sundanese people in the highlands of West Java. Bajigur is more…
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Bir Pletok
☕ Chef Pongo’s Bir Pletok: ⌛ Prep: 10 mins 🔥 Brew: 30 mins 💡 Don’t let the name fool you—it’s 100% non-alcoholic! To get that authentic red color, make sure you use enough Sappan wood (Secang). It’s like a spiced holiday punch but for the tropics. 🔊 Born in Jakarta (Betawi people). Despite the name «Bir,»…
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Jus Alpukat
🥑 Chef Pongo’s Jus Alpukat: ⌛ Prep: 5 mins 🌀 Blend: 2 mins 💡 This is the Indo version of a Batida de Aguacate. Don’t forget the chocolate drizzle—it’s what makes it legendary! 🔊 A true national treasure of Indonesia, this thick, creamy avocado shake is uniquely celebrated across the country for its sweet preparation.…
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Es Kelapa Muda
🥥 Chef Pongo’s Es Kelapa Muda: ⌛ Prep: 10 mins ❄️ Serve: Instant 💡 To get that «Coquito» richness, whisk your condensed milk with a little bit of the coconut water before mixing it all together! 🔊 A simple and refreshing iced coconut water drink, born from the tropical abundance of the entire Indonesian archipelago,…
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Jamu
✨ Chef Pongo’s Jamu: ⌛ Prep: 15 mins 🔥 Simmer: 20 mins 💡 This is essentially the Indonesian version of a strong Té de Jengibre (ginger tea). Use fresh turmeric for that vibrant gold color, but be careful—it stains everything! 🔊 Born from Javanese royal court tradition, such as the palaces of Yogyakarta and Solo,…
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Es Dawet
🍧 Chef Pongo’s Es Dawet: ⌛ Prep: 30 mins 🧊 Chill: 1 hour 💡 Often confused with Cendol, this Javanese classic traditionally uses rice flour mixed with arrowroot for its jelly worms. Serve it over thick palm sugar syrup and cold coconut milk for the perfect layered look! 🔊 Born in Central and East Java,…
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Es Cendo
🍧 Chef Pongo’s Es Cendol: ⌛ Prep: 30 mins 🧊 Chill: 1 hour 💡 Think of this like an Indonesian Piragua! For the best look, pour the syrup first so it settles at the bottom before adding your ice and coconut milk. 🔊 orn in West Java, a popular iced sweet dessert containing droplets of…
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