Looking for a drink that is delicious and healthy? Sugar cane drink is your next drink recipe to try! In asian cultures, this is definitely classified as a type of soup. However, in my opinion it is great homemade “juice” to keep in your refrigerator during the summer months.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 packs of fresh sugar cane (includes mao gen)
- 2 carrots
- 100 grams dried barley
- 20 grams apricot Kernel (South)
- 5 grams apricot Kernel (North)
- 60 grams chinese yam
- 25 grams dried sea coconut slices
- 6 litres water
WHAT SHOULD I USE TO SMASH/CRUSH THE SUGAR CRANE?
Hear me out … get yourself a mortar and pestle. This is a game changer. Honestly, my mom wouldn’t stop talking about it. I bought mine at KitchenStuff ,but I found a very similar one on Amazon here. I would suggest to get a granite one. I have no scientific background as to why ,but I believe the marble ones don’t have enough friction for your ingredients to stay put while crushing it.
INSTRUCTIONS
First, wash the sugar cane and cut into four pieces vertically , then cut in half. The most important part of this recipe is to smash the sugar cane sticks to allows the flavours to fully settle into the soup.
Next, wash the dried barley 2 to 3 times and strain out the water. Submerge the dried barley in water for 15 minutes and keep the water this time. Wash all the apricot kernels, chinese yam and dried sea coconut slices.
Then, use a pot and pour in 6 litres of water. After boiling, place all ingredients into the pot. Boil on high heat for 15 minutes. Change to medium low heat and boil for 45 minutes to an hour
Turn off the stove. (For better taste, wait 3-4 hours to allow juices to marinade. Then, bring it to a boil again before you strain.)
Lastly, strain the ingredients and serve. Sugar cane takes a bit of time for the flavours to come which is why it is important to crush the sugar canes and boil it for a long time !
That’s it ! It’s very simple ! It is a matter of washing and cutting a lot of ingredients ,but I promise it’s all worth it. A great refreshing drink for the summer !
Sugar Cane Soup ( 竹庶茅根水 )
Ingredients
- 2 packs fresh sugar cane (including mao gen)
- 2 carrots
- 100 g dried barley
- 20 g apricot kernel (South)
- 5 g apricot kernel (North)
- 60 g chinese yam
- 25 g dried sea coconut slices
- 6 L water
Instructions
- Wash the sugar cane. Cut into four vertical pieces, then in half
- Use an utensil/tool of your choice to smash the bamboo pieces
- Wash mao gen
- Peel carrots and cut into slices
- Wash dried barley 2 to 3 times and submerge in water for 15 minutes to soften it. Do not throw away the water.
- Wash all north and south apricot kernels, chinese yam and dried sea coconut slices
- Use a pot and pour in 6 litres of water
- After boiling, place all ingredients into the pot. Boil on high heat for 15 minutes
- Change to medium low heat and boil for 45 minutes to an hour
- Turn off the stove. (For better taste, wait 3-4 hours to allow juices to marinade. Then, bring it to a boil again before you strain.)
- Strain the ingredients and Serve
Notes
- Can be served cold or hot.
- Do not place more north apricot kernel as it will cause a negative effect on our bodies. The right amount however is healthy for your body.
- For better and stronger taste , wait 3-4 hours to allow juices to marinade. Boil again
- A great alternative to your typical soda pop during BBQ parties