Traditional Cameroonian Ginger Juice (Njinja)

Name: Traditional Cameroonian Ginger Juice (Njinja)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 15 portions
Cuisine: Camerounaise
Ingredients: 400 g fresh ginger root juice; 2000 ml fresh grated coconut; 4 pièce fresh lime juice; 14 cuillère à soupe granulated cane sugar; 2000 ml pure spring water and ice

Cameroon's quintessential fiery ginger beverage ('Njinja') harmoniously balanced with fresh sweet pineapple nectar and lime.

Prep20m

Cook5m

DifficultyEasy

Calories242

ServingsAutomatically adjusts ingredient amounts

Ingredients (5)

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fresh ginger root juice

400 g

fresh grated coconut

2000 ml

fresh lime juice

4 pièce

granulated cane sugar

14 cuillère à soupe

pure spring water and ice

2000 ml

Nutritional Values (per serving)

Calories242 kcal

Proteins2.3g

Carbs62.4g

Fats0.8g

Heritage & History

A beloved street-side and household powerhouse drink throughout Cameroon celebrated for instant stamina and digestif power.

Preparation & Cooking Steps

4 steps

Peel fresh ginger and ripe pineapple; chop into pieces.

Blend together with water and strain through a clean cotton cloth, squeezing firmly.

Stir in freshly squeezed lime juice, cane sugar, and vanilla.

Refrigerate and serve ice-cold.

Chef's Tip & Secret

Squeezing through a fine cotton cloth yields a crystal-clear, intensely spicy golden juice without sediment.