Jus de gingembre
The fiery juice that wakes you up
Aussi écrit : gnamakoudji, ginger
What is it?
A non-alcoholic drink made from fresh ginger root, blended with water and sweetened. The Cameroonian preparation has its signature: the sugar is first melted into caramel before the mixture is added, brought to the boil and strained. The heat ranges from mild to very fierce depending on the dose.
Where does it come from?
No region of origin is established by the sources.
It is eaten across the whole country.
No regional origin established. The West and North-West are major ginger-growing areas, which says nothing about where the drink comes from.
Main ingredients
- Fresh ginger root
- Sugar (caramelised)
- Lemon or pineapple (optional)
How to enjoy it
Served well chilled, often with fritters.
Origin and tradition
One of the most popular juices in the country, reputed to be invigorating. It is found bottled at street stalls as well as on celebration tables, prized for its freshness and its bite.