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Gemmer (ginger beer)

Gemmer (ginger beer)

By Vusi Ndlovu

Serves Makes 10 litres

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 5 minutes, plus 24 hours’ fermentation time

Ingredients

38 g ground ginger
1 t dry active yeast
1 t cream of tartar
90 g fresh ginger
8 large lemongrass stalks
1.8 kg smashed sugarcane
10 litres lukewarm water

Method

1. Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Stir well and ensure the sugar has dissolved. Cover and leave at room temperature for 24–30 hours.

2. Strain through a fine cloth. At this point the ginger beer is ready to be bottled and refrigerated. Serve with ice and charred limes.

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Photographs: Toby Murphy
Production: Abigail Donnelly

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Gemmer (ginger beer)

Gemmer (ginger beer)

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