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Kopi Lelet with Pandan Syrup Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of ground coffee
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup of pandan syrup (recipe below)
- Ice cubes

Special equipment needed:
- Coffee filter or cloth filter
- Coffee maker or French press
- Saucepan

Step-by-step instructions:
a. Brew the coffee using a coffee maker or French press.
b. Strain the coffee using a coffee filter or cloth filter.
c. In a saucepan, heat the pandan syrup until it simmers.
d. Pour the pandan syrup into the coffee and stir well.
e. Add ice cubes to the coffee and serve.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
5. Temperature:
Room temperature
Serving size:
4 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 70
Total fat: 0g
Saturated fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 5mg
Total carbohydrates: 18g
Dietary fiber: 0g
Sugar: 18g
Protein: 0g

Substitutions for ingredients:
a. Ground coffee - instant coffee
b. Pandan syrup - vanilla syrup or simple syrup with pandan extract

Variations:
a. Add condensed milk for a creamier taste.
b. Use coconut milk instead of water for a richer flavor.
c. Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced twist.

Tips and tricks:
a. Use freshly ground coffee for the best taste.
b. Adjust the amount of pandan syrup according to your preference.
c. Serve the coffee in a tall glass for a more refreshing look.

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

Reheating instructions:
Reheat the coffee in a microwave or on the stove until warm.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the coffee in a tall glass with a pandan leaf as a garnish.

Garnishes:
Pandan leaf or mint leaves

Pairings:
a. Pandan cake or pandan waffles
b. Fresh fruit salad

Suggested side dishes:
a. Toast with butter and jam
b. Croissant or danish pastry

Troubleshooting advice:
a. If the coffee is too strong, add more pandan syrup or water.
b. If the coffee is too sweet, add more coffee or water.

Food safety advice:
a. Use clean and sanitized equipment when making the coffee.
b. Store the coffee in the refrigerator to prevent bacterial growth.

Food history:
Kopi Lelet is a popular Indonesian coffee drink that is made by mixing coffee with pandan syrup. Pandan syrup is a sweet syrup made from pandan leaves, which are commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine.

Flavor profiles:
Kopi Lelet has a sweet and refreshing taste with a hint of pandan flavor.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the coffee cold with ice cubes for a refreshing drink.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Nutty, Fragrant