~56 cal · 1g protein · 16g carbs · 0g fat (estimated, per serving)
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Cup of pale green lemongrass tea
🇱🇷 Monrovia
In Liberia, lemongrass grows in every yard and is known as "fever grass" for its soothing reputation. Simmered with ginger and a little sugar, it makes a bright, citrusy, caffeine-free tea drunk morning and night — a comforting home remedy and everyday refreshment in one cup.
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🥚 Egg-Free
Ingredients
Serves 4 —
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4 fresh lemongrass stalks, bruised
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5 cups water
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1-inch fresh ginger, sliced
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3 tbsp sugar
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1/2 lime
Instructions
1
Bruise the lemongrass stalks with the back of a knife and cut into lengths.
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Simmer the lemongrass and ginger in the water for 10 minutes until fragrant and pale gold.
3
Sweeten to taste and add a squeeze of lime.
4
Strain into cups and serve hot, or chill over ice for a cooler.
Liberian home-remedy tradition.
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🌏 While it simmers — know your destination
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Monrovia. A coastal capital of rice and smoky torborgee.
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Liberia. An Atlantic-coast nation of rice and smoky pepper sauces.
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Africa. Fifty-four countries of tagines, stews, and fire-kissed grills.
The story behind this dish is up top — worth a read while the pot works.
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Richard Moore & Kelsey Tucker
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