Ginger Coconut Coffee (Bajigur)




Like most recipes, this one comes in myriad combinations. Some warungs add a layer of sweet bread cubes instead of coconut.

ingredients:

  • 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 tsp, grated fresh nutmeg
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 inch lemon grass, minced
  • 4 Tbs. Coffee, powdered
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 Tbs. plam sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 4 tbs young coconut flesh
directions:
  • Heat the ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and lemon grass in 3 cup water. Simmer ligthly for 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, add the ground coffe and allow to steep for a few minutes.
  • Strain the solids from this liquid and add the coconut milk, palm sugar and salt. Simmer gently for 2 minutes.
  • Add the coconut flesh and a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.