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Es Teh Tarik with Pandan Leaves Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 pandan leaves
- 4 tea bags
- 1 cup of boiling water
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 4 cups of cold water
- 1 cup of evaporated milk
- Ice cubes

Special equipment needed:
- Blender
- Strainer

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Boil 1 cup of water in a pot and add 4 tea bags. Let it steep for 5 minutes.
2. Remove the tea bags and add 4 pandan leaves to the pot. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the pot and stir until it dissolves.
4. Remove the pandan leaves from the pot and let the tea cool down.
5. Pour the tea into a blender and add 1 cup of evaporated milk. Blend until smooth.
6. Strain the mixture into a pitcher to remove any pandan leaf bits.
7. Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir.
8. Serve the Es Teh Tarik over ice cubes.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- Boiling water
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 5g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Regular milk can be used instead of evaporated milk.
- Honey or agave syrup can be used instead of granulated sugar.

Variations:
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a citrusy twist.
- Use green tea instead of black tea for a lighter flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Use fresh pandan leaves for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on personal preference.
- Blend the mixture in batches if needed.

Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover Es Teh Tarik in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Serve cold, do not reheat.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in tall glasses with a slice of lemon on the rim.

Garnishes:
- Mint leaves or pandan leaves can be used as a garnish.

Pairings:
- Serve with traditional Indonesian snacks such as fried bananas or martabak.

Suggested side dishes:
- Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice)
- Gado-gado (Indonesian salad)

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the tea is too sweet, add more cold water to dilute it.
- If the tea is too bitter, steep the tea bags for a shorter amount of time.

Food safety advice:
- Use clean utensils and equipment when preparing the recipe.
- Store any leftover Es Teh Tarik in the refrigerator.

Food history:
- Es Teh Tarik is a popular Indonesian drink that originated from the streets of Jakarta.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, creamy, and slightly nutty from the pandan leaves.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a refreshing drink on a hot day.

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Region: Malaysian

Taste: Sweet, Fragrant, Creamy, Nutty