niger Recipe for preparing: Jus de citron au gingembre (Lemon juice with ginger)

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Jus de citron au gingembre (Lemon juice with ginger)

Jus de citron au gingembre (Lemon juice with ginger) is a traditional Nigerienne (from Niger) recipe for a classic drink made from a bend of lemongrass, lemons and ginger mixed with passion fruit pulp. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Nigerienne version of: Lemon juice with ginger (Jus de citron au gingembre).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

120 minutes

Total Time:

140 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Vegetarian Recipes Spice Recipes Herb Recipes Niger Recipes

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Ingredients:

juice of 4 lemons
1 bunch of lemongrass
5cm length of fresh ginger
100g powdered sugar
strained pulp from 2 passion fruit (optional)

Method:

Chop the lemongrass and ginger. Place in a mortar and pound to a paste.

Scrape the paste into a bowl and mix in the lemon juice, sugar, and passion fruit juice (if using). Stir to mix then pour in 750ml boiling water.

Stir once more then set aside to cool completely. Strain the juice into a jug and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.