Fresh Juice from Sugarcane

Name: Fresh Juice from Sugarcane
Yield: 4-5 pieces of 8-inch sugarcane per serving (about 3.4 oz)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: As much as you have Sugarcane (about 8-12 inches long); As much as you like Lemon juice or Shikuwasa juice, if available

ゆかぞう @cook_40114237

I tried making juice from sugarcane I got as a souvenir from Okinawa. The process involves peeling, crushing, and squeezing, but be careful of injuries and noise. I wanted to recreate the delicious juice I had during a harvest experience in June, but couldn't find detailed instructions online, so I came up with my own version. This way, I finally managed to use up the fresh sugarcane before it spoiled.

ゆかぞう @cook_40114237

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Ingredients

4-5 pieces of 8-inch sugarcane per serving (about 3.4 oz)

As much as you have Sugarcane (about 8-12 inches long)
As much as you like Lemon juice or Shikuwasa juice, if available

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Steps

1

Check if the sealed bag is swollen or if the sugarcane has a sour smell.
2

To reduce noise, place a cloth or towel under the cutting board. Stand the sugarcane upright and make a thick cut with a knife from the end.
3

Once the knife has cut in a bit, let go of the sugarcane and tap it on the cutting board (keep your hand away from the blade's path).
4

When about 2 inches remain, hold the sugarcane with your left hand and twist the knife to peel it off. Repeat this around the entire cane.
5

Remove any remaining light green skin thickly. Leaving hard parts can strain the food processor, so be bold.
6

Rinse lightly with water, then slice into rounds. Remove any hard skin, nodes, or red discolored parts that are difficult to cut.
7

Fill the food processor to about a quarter of its capacity, as it will expand when crushed. Turn it on for 30-40 seconds.
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It should look like this.
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Place an appropriate amount in a damp, tightly wrung cloth or gauze and squeeze firmly. (The photo shows a large gauze from a dollar store folded in half and doubled.)
10

It should look like this. Transfer to a glass and repeat. About 100 ml (3.4 oz) was obtained from five 8-inch pieces.
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Add ice and lemon or Shikuwasa juice for a refreshing taste. If it's too sweet, dilute with a little water or soda water.
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Adding ice and soda is also delicious.
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Boiling it down as is will make molasses. Adding lime to remove sediment and controlling the temperature while boiling and cooling can also make brown sugar.
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A lot of pulp will be left over. The photo shows the pulp from twenty 8-inch pieces.
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The pulp can be mixed into soil (along with lime), but even a small amount attracts many bugs, so be careful.
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Thank you for many views! Changed step 4 from lifting the knife to twisting the knife. Added a sentence to step 15. (2021/03/29)