HOMEMADE FOLERE DRINK - 5 Ingredients Only! No Juicer! CAMEROONIAN STREET FOOD AT HOME Ep 3

sorghum

🥗Healthier: millet

💰Cheaper: corn

Millet is more nutritious, while corn is widely available.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with added health benefits.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: papaya

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Papaya is nutrient-rich, while canned options are budget-friendly.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Turmeric adds health benefits, while ground ginger is cost-effective.

Soak dates in hot water to soften them.

Rinse dried hibiscus flowers three times to remove sand.

Add rinsed hibiscus flowers to a large pot.

Peel the pineapple and add both the skin and flesh to the pot with the hibiscus flowers.

Add about 10 cups of water to cover the ingredients in the pot.

Place on medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

Grate the ginger and add it to the pot.

Let the mixture boil for about 5 minutes.

Cut the remaining pineapple into chunks and blend with some water until smooth.

Add ice to the hibiscus mixture to cool it down.

Add the blended pineapple to the pot.

Blend the soaked dates with some of the soaking water until smooth and add to the pot.

Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Strain the mixture through a colander to remove large chunks, then through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture.

Squeeze lemon juice into the mixture and stir to combine.

Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more dates or water as needed.

Chill in the fridge until ready to serve or serve immediately over ice.

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