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Classic Kopi Tubruk Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 tablespoons of coarsely ground coffee beans
- 1 cup of water
- Sugar (optional)

Special equipment needed:
- A coffee pot or a saucepan
- A coffee filter or cheesecloth (optional)

Step-by-step instructions:
a. Boil water in a coffee pot or a saucepan.
b. Add coarsely ground coffee beans to the boiling water.
c. Let the coffee steep for 2-3 minutes.
d. Remove the coffee pot or saucepan from the heat.
e. Let the coffee settle for a minute.
f. Pour the coffee through a coffee filter or cheesecloth to remove the coffee grounds (optional).
g. Add sugar to taste (optional).
h. Serve hot.


Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
5. Temperature:
Boiling water
Serving size:
1 cup

Nutritional information:
Calories: 0
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 0g
Protein: 0g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ground coffee beans can be substituted with instant coffee powder.

Variations:
- Add condensed milk or evaporated milk for a creamier taste.
- Add spices like cinnamon or cardamom for a spiced flavor.
- Use different types of coffee beans for different flavors.

Tips and tricks:
- Use freshly roasted coffee beans for the best flavor.
- Use coarsely ground coffee beans for a stronger flavor.
- Do not stir the coffee while it is steeping.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover coffee in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the coffee in a microwave or on a stovetop.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the coffee in a traditional Indonesian kopi tubruk cup.

Garnishes:
- None

Pairings:
- Kopi tubruk is traditionally served with sweet snacks like pisang goreng (fried bananas) or kue (Indonesian cakes).

Suggested side dishes:
- Pisang goreng (fried bananas)
- Kue (Indonesian cakes)

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the coffee is too weak, use more coffee beans or steep the coffee for a longer time.
- If the coffee is too strong, use fewer coffee beans or steep the coffee for a shorter time.

Food safety advice:
- Use clean water and clean equipment to prevent contamination.

Food history:
- Kopi tubruk is a traditional Indonesian coffee that is made by steeping coarsely ground coffee beans in boiling water.

Flavor profiles:
- Kopi tubruk has a strong and bold flavor with a slightly bitter taste.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve kopi tubruk with sweet snacks like pisang goreng or kue.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Robust, Rich, Aromatic, Earthy, Malty