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Javanese Bandrek with Black Peppercorns and Ginger
Key ingredient

Serves 4

Bandrek is a typical tea made and drunk in the highlands of the island of Java in Indonesia. It is warming and soothing on chilly nights and I love the way it fills my kitchen with the scent of cinnamon and ginger.

In warmer weather it can also be served cold over ice or with a splash of dark rum or brandy if it’s been a long day.

Ingredients

1 litre of water
one large piece of ginger root, peeled and sliced
2 one inch pieces of cinnamon bark or stick
1 tsp black peppercorns
3 tbsp palm sugar, grated

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a large heavy pot and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer for 20-25 minutes then remove from the heat. Ladle into tea mugs and sip slowly.

Jennifer Klinec from Eat Drink Talk has kindly agreed to provide Urban Junkies readers with mouthwatering recipes and foodtips.

To learn more, classes at Eat Drink Talk are held in Jennifer's beautiful loft in Clerkenwell, packed with information and useful tips, and you'll get to sample all of the delicious dishes prepared during class.

by JK
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