How to make Sugarcane Juice

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Sugarcane Juice is cooked the way street mills cooks it — salt judged by hand, fat used generously, and the table set for sharing. This is the home version, written down the way a pakistani family cook actually puts it on the table.

Sugarcane juice, or 'ganne ka ras' as it's fondly known, is a cherished refreshment across Pakistan, especially during the sweltering summer months. While street vendors crush the sturdy stalks with mechanical mills, the home version captures the same essence with a more personal touch. This recipe brings the bustling energy of the streets into the calm of your kitchen, where the salt is measured with instinct and the fat is added with a generous hand. The juice is a sweet, invigorating nectar, balanced by a squeeze of lemon and a hint of ginger. The black salt adds an unexpected depth, transforming a simple drink into something memorable. Serve it chilled over ice, and let each sip be a respite from the heat, refreshing and full of life.