Betawi Special Drinks
Made from a stew of various spices that can warm the body, including ginger, cinnamon, lemongrass, coffee and sappan wood.
This drink is efficacious to accelerate blood flow. It is said that the name Bir Pletok came from the rich Betawi people. They often hang out with the Dutch.
They saw when this ginger-based drink was shaken and poured into a glass, foam appeared on the top, just like the beer the Dutch usually drink.
In addition, the Betawi people also believe that the name pletok comes from the sound of ice cubes when shaken and produces the sound of pletok pletok.
In addition, the emergence of a beer-like foam, which was finally inspired by the mention of the name pletok beer.
With the process of making Pletok beer using various spices, such as ginger, cloves, cardamom and so on, it means that this drink is healthy for our bodies.
I'm curious what the benefits are for our bodies.
Hmmm..... can we consume it often.
If beer pletok is the basic ingredient of the mixture, it uses ginger. And if it's a cup, it's a Betawi specialty.
Well, if this ginger is very good for health. So we know that this ginger contains several enzymes. Namely protease and mityase enzymes, so that when we consume them, they help the process of absorption and digestion of fats and proteins, so that they improve the digestive process.
Then it also contains vitochemical substances that can prevent irritation of the stomach.
So overall, beer pletok is not alcohol, but a spice that can improve a person's digestive process.
So those who think that beer pletok is alcohol, you are all wrong.
Well, Betawi specialty drinks are not only pletok beer, there are four other types of drinks that are typical of Betawi, which are certainly refreshing when drunk.
Ice scarf mayang.
The ice selendang mayang itself comes from Betawi. But there are also those who call this ice es cendol pareng. For ice selendang mayang, it is similar to jelly which consists of coconut milk sauce, red syrup, milk and pieces of jackfruit.
Usually this ice is served during Eid, parties and celebrations. Well, for the word shawl, in the past this ice was sold using a shawl. Meanwhile, the word mayang means sweet and chewy.
Ice shake.
As the name suggests, making ice shake is done by shaking a cart containing the basic ingredients of ice, namely coconut milk, sugar and milk.
Ice doger.
This drink is one of the favorite drinks of Jakarta residents during the day. The main component in es doger is shaved ice mixed with sticky rice tape, cassava tape, sweetened condensed milk and plain bread. As a mixture of aroma and taste, coco pandan syrup is also added.
Wow, all the drinks are so fresh. Hopefully those who are fasting will not be tempted.
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By @midiagam