Desserts

Pukis Coffee Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of condensed milk
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 2-3 pukis (Indonesian traditional cake)

Special equipment needed:
- Coffee maker or French press
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Serving mugs

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Brew 2 cups of strong coffee using a coffee maker or French press.
2. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of condensed milk, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
3. Heat the milk mixture over medium heat, whisking occasionally until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot.
4. Pour the hot coffee into the milk mixture and whisk until well combined.
5. Cut the pukis into small pieces and add them to the coffee mixture.
6. Stir the coffee mixture until the pukis have softened and the coffee is well infused with their flavor.
7. Pour the Pukis Coffee into serving mugs and garnish with additional pukis or whipped cream if desired.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
4 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 180
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 70mg

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Soy milk or almond milk can be substituted for regular milk.
- Maple syrup or honey can be substituted for sugar.
- Cardamom can be substituted for nutmeg.

Variations:
- Add a shot of espresso for a stronger coffee flavor.
- Use different types of traditional cakes such as kue lapis or kue cubit.
- Add a splash of rum or brandy for an adult version of Pukis Coffee.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to use strong coffee to balance the sweetness of the milk mixture.
- Cut the pukis into small pieces to allow them to infuse the coffee more easily.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar or condensed milk.

Storage instructions:
Pukis Coffee is best served fresh and should not be stored for later consumption.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat Pukis Coffee in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
Serve Pukis Coffee in clear glass mugs to showcase the layers of coffee and milk mixture.

Garnishes:
Garnish with additional pukis or whipped cream if desired.

Pairings:
Pukis Coffee pairs well with traditional Indonesian snacks such as pisang goreng (fried bananas) or martabak (stuffed pancakes).

Suggested side dishes:
Serve Pukis Coffee as a dessert or snack on its own.

Troubleshooting advice:
If the coffee is too sweet, add more coffee to balance the sweetness. If the coffee is too bitter, add more milk or condensed milk to balance the flavor.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to use fresh and clean ingredients when preparing Pukis Coffee.

Food history:
Pukis is a traditional Indonesian cake made from rice flour, coconut milk, and sugar. It is commonly found in street food stalls and is often served with coffee or tea.

Flavor profiles:
Pukis Coffee is a sweet and creamy coffee with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and the unique flavor of pukis.

Serving suggestions:
Serve Pukis Coffee as a dessert or snack on its own or pair it with traditional Indonesian snacks.

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Taste: Rich, Bitter, Sweet, Aromatic, Robust