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Chérie (Banana Juice)
Ziguinchor — Mother recipe · en it
A refreshing and delicious drink, Chérie is a classic of Ziguinchor's cuisine, made with ripe bananas and cane sugar.
⏱️ 10 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 200 ml of cane sugar
- 500 ml of water
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 fresh mint leaf
- 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
Method
- Peel and cut the bananas into small pieces.
- Boil water with the cane sugar until it dissolves.
- Add the bananas and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Place a multi-layered strainer over a large glass.
- Strain the cooked bananas through the strainer.
- Add lemon juice, cinnamon, and the fresh mint leaf.
- Stir well and serve chilled.
- Add a few ice cubes if desired.
The story
Chérie is a traditional drink from Ziguinchor, a city in Southern Senegal, where it has been prepared for generations using local ingredients.
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