MALIAN GINGER JUICE

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A popular and refreshing drink from West Africa. If it's too spicy, dilute with water. All ingredients can be adjusted to taste. This drink is great for cutting the heaviness of fried foods. Enjoy!

Provided by TFRach

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅓ pound fresh unpeeled ginger root, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 ½ cups water, or as needed to cover
4 large lemons, juiced
1 cup white sugar
7 cups water, or as needed
16 leaves fresh mint, crushed

Steps:

  • Place ginger into a blender, cover with 1 1/2 cup water, and blend until ginger is thick and pasty. Strain and squeeze juice from ginger pulp into a 2-quart pitcher, squeezing ginger mixture as dry as possible.
  • Stir lemon juice and sugar into ginger juice until sugar has dissolved. Pour 7 cups water into mixture, stir to combine, and serve garnished with crushed mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

Osayimwense Omuemu
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I'm allergic to ginger, so I can't try this recipe. But it sounds delicious!


Sudarshan Sharma
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This recipe is a waste of time. The ginger juice is not worth the effort.


Endadul Shiak
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my ginger juice turned out bland. I think I might have used old ginger.


Tara Howard
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This ginger juice is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it.


Kaiejc Eidkedi
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but this juice is surprisingly good. It's not too spicy, and the sweetness of the honey balances it out.


Ronnie Salter
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This ginger juice is a lifesaver when I have a cold. It helps to soothe my sore throat and clear my sinuses.


Thaba Jatti
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I love the versatility of this ginger juice. I can drink it on its own, add it to smoothies, or use it as a marinade for chicken or fish.


TERRY BIG T WORTHY
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This ginger juice is the perfect way to start my day. It's healthy and gives me a boost of energy.


Christian TLopez
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. The ginger juice is delicious and refreshing.


Taya Khan
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I've been making this ginger juice for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up extra ginger.


AJT Creation
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The ginger juice turned out great! It's a bit spicy, but I like it that way.


Jk Bunny
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This recipe is super easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. I'm so glad I tried it!


Latashu Duck
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I love the zesty kick of ginger in this juice. It's so invigorating!


Anondo Rabidash
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This ginger juice is a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and refreshing flavors. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot day or to soothe a sore throat.