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| Alternative names | Gnamakou |
|---|---|
| Course | Drink |
| Place of origin | Ivory Coast |
| Associated cuisine | Ivorian cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Cold[1] |
| Main ingredients | Ginger |
| Ingredients generally used | Lemon, mint, pineapple juice, sugar, vanilla |
Gnamakoudji, or gnamakou, is a beverage in West African cuisine.[2] Its main ingredient is ginger juice strained through cheesecloth;[3][4] it is often made with pineapple juice, sugar, vanilla, lemon, or mint.[1][5][6] Originating in Ivory Coast, it is also frequently consumed in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Senegal.[1] The beverage can be used as the base for cocktails and mocktails.[2]
Gnamakoudji is used in folk medicine. It is similar to tangawisi, a Congolese drink.[7]
References
- "Recettes d'ailleurs. Le jus de gingembre béninois, boisson rêvée de l'été". Courrier International (in French). 15 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- Egbejule, Eromo (8 November 2024). "'Africa in a glass': Abidjan cocktail week mixes local flavours for global palates". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- Thrasher, Tyler (10 June 2026). "Ivory Coast's World Cup run puts Philly's Ivorian roots, food and football pride on display". WTXF-TV. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- Amani, NGG; Tetchi, FA; Coulibaly, A (January 2004). "Propriétés physico-chimiques de l'amidon de gingembre (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) de Côte d'Ivoire". Tropicultura (in French). 22 (2).
- Kemp-Habib, Alice (7 April 2023). "In Côte d'Ivoire, Chef Roze Traore Is Creating a New Blend of Art, Food, and Hospitality". Vogue. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- Mishan, Ligaya (18 October 2018). "Sharing the Food of an Ivorian Childhood at Paradis des Gouts". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- Masela, Nioni (12 April 2018). "Entreprenariat féminin : Gnamakoudji Bio un jus de gingembre traitant made in RDC". Le Courrier de Kinshasa (in French). Retrieved 24 June 2026.