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Wedang Uwuh (Javanese Spiced Wood Drink)
Wedang Uwuh
A red spiced drink from Imogiri coloured by sappan wood. Uwuh means 'rubbish' because it looks like scattered leaves.
- Time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4 people
- Origin
- Yogyakarta
- Type
- Traditional Drinks
Ingredients
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How to Make
Boil the water with the charred ginger.
Add the sappan wood, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. Simmer 10 minutes on low heat.
Add the rock sugar and stir until dissolved.
Strain and serve warm.
Kitchen tip
For the traditional way, pour boiling water over all the ingredients in a glass without straining.
Questions
Where does Wedang Uwuh (Javanese Spiced Wood Drink) come from?
Wedang Uwuh is a traditional dish from Yogyakarta (capital: Yogyakarta), in the Java region of Indonesia.
How long does Wedang Uwuh (Javanese Spiced Wood Drink) take to make?
It takes about 20 min in total to make 4 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Wedang Uwuh (Javanese Spiced Wood Drink)?
For the traditional way, pour boiling water over all the ingredients in a glass without straining.