Ingredients

  • 3 ozfresh ginger(sliced)
  • 2 cupswater
  • 2 tbsppalm sugar(or brown sugar)
  • 2 wholewhole cloves
  • 1 stickcinnamon stick
  • 1 stalklemongrass(bruised)
  • 🍋ginger slices(garnish)

🔧 Tools

saucepanladle

Instructions

  1. Simmer ginger slices in water for 15 minutes.
  2. Add palm sugar and spices.
  3. Continue simmering for another 5 minutes.
  4. Strain into mugs.
  5. Serve hot with extra ginger slices.

📜 History

Wedang Jahe is a traditional Javanese ginger drink that has warmed Indonesians for generations. The name "wedang" refers to warm drinks in Javanese, while "jahe" means ginger. This healing beverage combines ginger with palm sugar and often lemongrass or pandan, reflecting Java's rich tradition of herbal remedies. The drink is particularly popular during the rainy season and cool mountain evenings, representing Indonesian wisdom about using food as medicine.

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