Bir Pletok

Ingredients

• 80g (2.8 oz) fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and halved, about 30g (1.1 oz) total
• 3 pandan leaves, tied into a knot, about 10g (0.35 oz) total
• 1000ml (4 1/4 cups) water
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Method

1. 1Prepare aromatics: peel and thinly slice 80g (2.8 oz) ginger. Bruise 2 stalks lemongrass (about 30g (1.1 oz) total) with the back of a knife, then cut in half. Tie 3 pandan leaves (about 10g (0.35 oz) total) into a knot.
2. 2Toast for fragrance: in a medium saucepan, add the sliced ginger, lemongrass, pandan, 1 cinnamon stick (about 5cm (2 in) and about 3g (0.1 oz)), and 4 cloves (about 1g (0.04 oz)). Stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until aromatic (do not burn).
3. 3Simmer: add 1000ml (4 1/4 cups) water, 100g (3.5 oz) grated palm sugar, 1/4 tsp (1.0g) ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp (1.5g) fine salt. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
4. 4Extract flavor: reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
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