Refreshing ginger beer recipe Posted on 4 March 2022 Tags:August 2015 It’s summertime and the weather is fine… Time to cool off with a refreshing ginger beer! Here’s how to make your own tasty ginger beer at home. ‘First you’ll need two litres of water, two tablespoons of Robertson’s ginger powder, two cups sugar, one teaspoon of cream of tartar, a handful of raisins, the skin of the pineapple, and finally a teaspoon of yeast.’ Mamma Swartbooi (or gogo, to me) from the township of Kayamandi near Stellensboch (‘a pleasurable home’, in Xhosa) was describing in detail the process of making gemmer (ginger beer), while we sat at Hartenberg Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. Meanwhile, I sipped on their Shiraz and my taste buds encountered heaven. It’s ironic, I think to myself, that of all places, I learn about making this popular Xhosa drink in Afrikaans Stellenbosch. Then again, the town is one of South Africa’s purest sources of all things infinitely quaffable. Ingredients -2 litres water -2 tbsp Robertson’s ginger powder -2 cups sugar -1 tsp cream of tartar -Handful of raisins -Skin of a pineapple -1 tsp of yeast Cooking instructions -Melt the sugar with a little water. -Simmer the ginger, raisins and the rest of the ingredients (except the yeast) for 20 minutes on a low heat. -Allow the pot to cool for an hour or two, then add the yeast. -Leave to stand for 10 to 12 hours. -Taste the mixture and once you are satisfied, pour the gemmer into a bottle through a sieve. Serve chilled. ALSO READ Delicious Mosbolletjie bread recipe Related Posts Artichoke, pea and chevin risotto 1 June 2023 This comforting winter recipe is by the executive chef of Tryn Restaurant and Bistro Sixteen82,... read more brodetto di pesce: an easy chunky fish soup recipe 19 May 2023 Swedish meatballs with homemade flatbreads and roasted aubergine 8 May 2023 Allesverloren is celebrating its 150-year milestone with a new wine - The Fanie Malan Fine... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
Artichoke, pea and chevin risotto 1 June 2023 This comforting winter recipe is by the executive chef of Tryn Restaurant and Bistro Sixteen82,... read more
Swedish meatballs with homemade flatbreads and roasted aubergine 8 May 2023 Allesverloren is celebrating its 150-year milestone with a new wine - The Fanie Malan Fine... read more