Making Bissap with Lauren and Ena Diop

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice provides a similar tartness.

mint leaves

🥗Healthier: basil leaves

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Basil offers a unique flavor profile.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Turmeric adds warmth and health benefits.

Boil 5 cups of water in a pot.

Add 3 cups of dried hibiscus flowers to the boiling water.

Stir in 1/2 cup of sugar until dissolved.

Add a handful of mint leaves to the pot.

Cover the pot and let it sit overnight.

Strain the mixture into a jar the next day.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary