Bamboo and sugarcane water
A traditional, refreshing, and easy-to-make Chinese drink, perfect for hot days.
Bamboo and sugarcane water is a very popular, sweet beverage in the Guangdong province of China. It is often consumed to quench thirst during hot weather.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time6 hr
- Total6 hr 10 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodslow cooking
- Estimated cost$0.46 $0.12 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.07
- $0.15
- $0.24
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Place the cane sugar, rum, carrots, apples, etc., in a pot, then add enough water. ≈ 3 min
- Cook for at least three hours.
- Once ready, add the sugar and mix well. ≈ 4 min
- You can eat it immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for later consumption.
The bill
Bamboo and sugarcane water
- Essentials: sugar, water$0.07
- Options: ginger, carrot, ginger root$0.15
- white sugar, granulated sugar, or sugar in chunks; the amount will depend on personal preference.$0.24
Total$0.46
that's $0.12 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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