I make this all the time when I've got fresh pineapple trimmings - but make it even easier: put the trimmings, minced ginger, juice and rind of 1 lemon, plus mint sprigs (lots) in large soup pot with water.....boil all and simmer 30. Strain - add sugar if desired. Pour into empty water gallon jug. Chill. Perfect to cart to picnics and baseball games, etc.
Gingered Pineapple Juice
Making this sweet and spicy beverage--known as gnamacoudji--is a thrifty way of using leftover pineapple skins. A tablespoon of grated lemon rind may be substituted for lemongrass.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Recipe from
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 67
- Calories from fat: 1%
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Carbohydrate: 17.1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.1mg
- Sodium: 1mg
- Calcium: 2mg
Ingredients
- 2 whole unpeeled pineapples
- 10 cup water, divided
- 1 (3-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped (about 3 ounces fresh ginger)
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped peeled fresh lemongrass
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Mint sprigs (optional)
Preparation
- Remove peel from pineapples; cut peel into 3-inch pieces (reserve pulp for another use). Combine peels and 6 cups water in Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes. Drain in a colander, reserving 4 cups cooking liquid; press peels to release moisture. Discard peels.
- Combine ginger, lemongrass, and 2 tablespoons water in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Place ginger mixture on a dampened double layer of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely. Place cheesecloth bag and 4 cups water in a medium bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Strain reserved pineapple cooking liquid and ginger mixture into a large pitcher; discard cheesecloth bag. Add sugar; stir well. Chill. Serve over ice. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.
Gingered Pineapple Juice Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Nonalcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead, Portable/Picnic
- CUISINE: American, New American, Pacific Rim
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Food Processor
- OCCASION: Spring, Summer, July 4th, Labor Day, Memorial Day
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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