Gingered Pineapple Juice

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
Making this sweet and spicy beverage - known as gnamacoudji - is a thrifty way of using leftover pineapple skins. A tablespoon of grated lemon rind may be substituted for lemongrass.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 whole unpeeled pineapples
* 10 cups water, divided
* 1 (3-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped (about 3 ounces)
* 1/4 cup coarsely chopped peeled fresh lemongrass
* 2 tablespoons water
* 1 cup powdered sugar
* Mint sprigs (optional)
== Directions ==
# Remove peel from pineapples; cut peel into 3-inch pieces (reserve pulp for another use).
# Combine peels and 6 cups water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes.
# Drain in a colander, reserving 4 cups cooking liquid; press peels to release moisture.
# Discard peels.
# Combine ginger, lemongrass, and 2 tablespoons water in a food processor; process until finely chopped.
# Place ginger mixture on a dampened double layer of cheesecloth.
# Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely. 
# Place cheesecloth bag and 4 cups water in a medium bowl; let stand 30 minutes.
# Strain reserved pineapple cooking liquid and ginger mixture into a large pitcher; discard cheesecloth bag.
# Add sugar; stir well.
# Chill.
# Serve over ice.
# Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.
Yield: 8 servings
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