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bir pletok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ A dish from Indonesia

bir pletok, a dish from Indonesia
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Bir pletok is a non-alcoholic Indonesian drink of the Betawi people in Jakarta, Indonesia. Pletok beer is made from several spices, namely ginger, pandan leaves, boiled sappan wood, and lemongrass.

What gives it away

๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientsginger, pandan leaves, sappan wood, lemongrass, sugar
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodboiled and steeped spice infusion
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylewarm, spicy-sweet, aromatic, reddish hue, non-alcoholic
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatenrefreshing beverage, often festive or ceremonial

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Frequently asked questions

Where does bir pletok come from?
bir pletok is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is bir pletok?
Bir pletok is a non-alcoholic Indonesian drink of the Betawi people in Jakarta, Indonesia. Pletok beer is made from several spices, namely ginger, pandan leaves, boiled sappan wood, and lemongrass.