Beverages
The Africa News Cookbook
15 minutes

Grow lemon grass herb in your garden or on a sunny window sill and have your own supply for this west African refresher.

• 1 lb. lemon grass
• 1/2 gallon water
• sugar to taste

Wash the lemon grass and put it in a large pot. Boil water, add it to grass, and cover. Brew for several minutes before adding sugar. Serve hot.