Gnamacoudji (Gingered Pineapple Juice)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 10

Gnamacoudji (Gingered Pineapple Juice) is a refreshing and healthy drink that is perfect for hot summer days

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

15 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 pineapple , whole and unpeeled
	10 cups water , divided
	1 fresh ginger , peeled and coarsely chopped
	1/4 cup fresh lemongrass , coarsely chopped peeled or 1 tablespoon lemon zest , grated
	2 tablespoons water
	1 cup powdered sugar
	mint sprig ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

195

Sugar

46g

Fat

Gnamacoudji is a refreshing drink that originated in the Ivory Coast, West Africa. It is traditionally made with just pineapple and water, but this recipe adds ginger and lemongrass for an extra burst of flavor. This popular drink is a great way to hydrate and to cool off on a hot summer day. It's easy to make and can be prepared in advance for a party or get-together. This recipe is perfect for those who want to add more fruit to their diet in a delicious and healthy way.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the pineapple and cut it into small pieces, leaving the skin and core intact.
2.	In a large pot, combine the pineapple pieces, 8 cups of water, ginger, and lemongrass.
3.	Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
4.	Cook for approximately 2 hours or until the pineapple pieces become very soft.
5.	Allow the mixture to cool, and then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve.
6.	In a separate pot, combine the sugar and 2 tablespoons of water.
7.	Heat the mixture until the sugar dissolves, and then let it cool.
8.	Combine the pineapple juice and the sugar syrup.
9.	Add 2 cups of cold water and stir well.
10.	Chill the juice in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
11.	Serve with a sprig of mint (optional).

PROS

Gnamacoudji is a healthy and refreshing drink that is perfect for hot summer days.

The ginger and lemongrass give a unique flavor to the drink, and the pineapple adds a natural sweetness.

This drink is also very easy to make and can be prepared in advance.

CONS

Since this recipe uses powdered sugar, the drink can be quite sweet, so you may want to adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.

Also, since you are using the whole pineapple, this recipe can make a large batch, so you may want to adjust the recipe to fit your needs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Gnamacoudji is an excellent source of vitamin C which boosts your immune system and helps fight off infections.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce pain and soreness in muscles and joints.
Lemongrass contains antioxidants which fight free radicals and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.