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Sarabba

Traditional warm Makassar ginger drink: spicy-warm and slightly sweet with rich coconut notes and a bright turmeric undertone.

Easy
25 min
4 servings
Sarabba

Ingredients

  • 600ml (2 1/2 cups) water
  • 80g (2.8 oz) fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • 10g (0.35 oz) fresh turmeric, peeled and finely grated
  • 10g (0.35 oz) pandan leaves (about 2 leaves), tied into a knot
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Method

  1. 1In a medium saucepan, combine 600ml (2 1/2 cups) water, 80g (2.8 oz) grated ginger, 10g (0.35 oz) grated turmeric, 10g (0.35 oz) pandan leaves, and 80g (2.8 oz) palm sugar.
  2. 2Set over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the palm sugar fully dissolves. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Stir in 400ml (1 2/3 cups) full-fat coconut milk. Keep the heat low and simmer very gently for 5 minutes without letting it come to a rolling boil.
  4. 4Remove the pandan leaves. Stir in 1.5g (1/4 tsp) fine salt and 0.5g (1/8 tsp) black pepper. If you want it thinner, stir in up to 60ml (1/4 cup) warm water.
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