Cara membuat
- Dalam panci tebal, campur air, jahe memar, kapulaga retak, dan kayu manis. Didihkan dan masak 4 menit.
- Tambahkan teh seduh. Didihkan kuat selama 90 detik - sai Maladewa diseduh pekat.
- Tuangkan susu. Didihkan kembali perlahan.
- Tuangkan susu; didihkan kembali perlahan dengan api sedang.
- Tambahkan gula; aduk hingga larut sempurna ke seluruh teh.
- Sajikan panas. Padukan dengan mas roshi atau boakibaa.
Common questions
Can Sai (Teh Maladewa) be made ahead?
Sai (Teh Maladewa) is best made and eaten the same day, but the components can be prepped earlier — chop and measure the ingredients up to a day ahead, refrigerated separately. Final cooking takes about 8 minutes.
Is Sai (Teh Maladewa) spicy?
Sai (Teh Maladewa) as written is mild to mildly warming — the heat comes from aromatics rather than chili. Add fresh sliced chili or chili oil at the end if you'd like to push it spicier.
Is Sai (Teh Maladewa) vegetarian or gluten-free?
This recipe is suitable for most diets. If you have specific restrictions, the substitutions section in each ingredient note covers the most common swaps.
How hard is Sai (Teh Maladewa) to make at home?
Sai (Teh Maladewa) is approachable for a home cook with basic stove skills — total time about 13 minutes, no special technique required.
Can Sai (Teh Maladewa) be scaled up or down?
This recipe is written for 4 servings. To scale, multiply each ingredient proportionally; the cooking times stay the same up to about double the volume. Beyond that, expect to cook in batches because of pan size and heat distribution.
Catatan budaya
Sai khas Maladewa berbagi tradisi teh susu dengan Sri Lanka dan Asia Selatan. Selera Maladewa lebih manis daripada masala chai India; teh-dan-roti adalah camilan kafe universal.
