Jus de Canne (Zi Lakann)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Sugarcane stalks, peeled and cut into pieces — 4 (or 3 cups pre-pressed sugarcane juice)
- Lime juice — 1 tbsp
- Grated ginger — 1 tsp
- Ice, to serve
Method
- Press the peeled sugarcane pieces through a sugarcane press or juicer to extract the juice.
- Strain the juice through a fine sieve to remove any fibres.
- Stir in the lime juice and grated ginger.
- Serve immediately over ice.
Introduction: Freshly pressed sugarcane juice served over ice with a touch of lime and ginger, a naturally sweet, refreshing island drink.
Cultural Background: Sugarcane has shaped Mauritius’s economy and landscape for centuries, and drinking its juice fresh-pressed, often from roadside carts, remains one of the simplest and most enjoyed ways to experience it.
Tips: Press the sugarcane in small batches for the most efficient extraction. Add the ginger and lime just before serving for the freshest flavour.
Variations: Add a sprig of fresh mint for extra freshness. Blend with a little pineapple juice for a fruitier twist.
Storage: Best consumed immediately; if needed, refrigerate for a few hours, though flavour and colour fade quickly.
Reheating: This drink is served cold and is not reheated.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 120 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 30 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use store-bought sugarcane juice?
A: Yes, pre-pressed sugarcane juice, found frozen or
Q: Is this drink very sweet?
A: Yes, sugarcane juice is naturally quite sweet; the lime and ginger help
- Sugarcane stalks, peeled and cut into pieces — 4 (or 3 cups pre-pressed sugarcane juice)
- Lime juice — 1 tbsp
- Grated ginger — 1 tsp
- Ice, to serve
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