Sirop de bissap (hibiscus) et mandarine recette africaine

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice provides a similar tartness.

Boil water in a large pot until bubbling.

Add dried hibiscus flowers and ginger to the boiling water.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the color deepens.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl.

Stir in sugar while the liquid is still warm until dissolved.

Add lime juice, mint leaves, and vanilla extract.

Let the syrup cool to room temperature.

Transfer the syrup to a clean bottle or jar.

Refrigerate for up to a month.

Serve diluted with cold water or soda over ice.

Cooking Techniques

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