Bandrek facts for kids
Bandrek in Bandung with bits of young coconut
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| Course | Beverage |
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| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | West Java |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Ginger, palm sugar, cinnamon, spices, condensed milk |
Bandrek is a warm, sweet, and spicy drink from West Java, Indonesia. It's a special traditional drink of the Sundanese people. People in the cool highlands of West Java often drink Bandrek to feel warm, especially at night or when the weather is cold.
What is Bandrek Made Of?
This cozy drink is mostly made from a mix of ginger water, sweet palm sugar, and cinnamon. Sometimes, other spices are added to make it even more flavorful. These can include star anise, cloves, coriander seeds, cardamom pods, lemongrass, and a tiny bit of black pepper.
You can also add milk to Bandrek, depending on what you like! People often use sweetened condensed milk or coconut milk to make it creamy and even sweeter.
Many people believe that drinking Bandrek can help with small health issues, like a sore throat.
Different Kinds of Bandrek
Sometimes, pieces of soft, young coconut are added to Bandrek. This makes the drink even more interesting to sip! A newer version of Bandrek even includes pieces of durian, a unique fruit, mixed into the drink.
