A fiery, refreshing ginger beverage sweetened with sugar and brightened with lime, served ice-cold as Guinea's favorite thirst quencher.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Blend ginger with 2 cups water until smooth.
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2
Strain through a fine cloth or sieve into a pitcher, pressing to extract all juice.
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Add remaining water, sugar, lime juice, and nutmeg. Stir until sugar dissolves.
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4
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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5
Serve ice-cold with lime slices.
Did You Know?
Gnamakoudji is so popular in Guinea that it has become the unofficial drink of every wedding, naming ceremony, and football match gathering.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- blender
- fine strainer
- pitcher
Garnishing
lime wheel, ginger slice
Accompaniments
fataya, pastries
The Story Behind Jus de Gingembre
Ginger juice has been prepared across Guinea for centuries, with ginger cultivated in the Fouta Djallon highlands. The drink traveled the Sahel with traders and is now ubiquitous across West Africa, but Guinea's version is considered particularly potent.
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