Miscellaneous from the Surinam cuisine

* GINGER BEER (GEMBERBIER).

A refreshing drink made from ginger!

Ingredients: serve for 4 persons.

* 16 oz. ginger
* 96 oz. water
* 1 teaspoon citric acid
* 4 gr. clove
* 4 gr. pimento
* 1 teaspoon almond essence
* 4 lb. sugar


Directions:

Add the hot water (90 C = 194 慚) to the grated ginger.
Add the ingredients except the essence.
Let stand for some 4 hours and sift.
Add the almond essence to taste.
(If the flavor is too intense, add some more water).
Chill and serve cold!