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Sorrel Drink

Cultural Context

Originating from West Africa, Sorrel Drink is made from the vibrant hibiscus flower, known locally as 'sorrel' or 'zobo'. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, it embodies the region's rich flavors and communal spirit. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Africa, with variations appearing in Caribbean and Latin American cuisines, celebrated for its refreshing taste and vibrant color.

GhanaianGHdrink
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups sorrel leaves
4 cups water
1 cup turbinado sugar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
2 cinnamon sticks

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with less processing.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Fresh pineapple enhances flavor and nutrients.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Turmeric offers similar warmth and health benefits.

cloves

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: cinnamon

Allspice provides a similar aromatic profile.

1

Boil water in a pot.

2

Add cinnamon sticks to the boiling water.

3

Peel the skin off the ginger and rinse it.

4

Slice the ginger finely and add it to the boiling water.

5

Let the ginger and cinnamon boil together.

6

Turn off the burner after boiling.

7

Add dried hibiscus leaves to the pot and cover it.

8

Let the mixture sit for about 4 hours to steep.

9

Strain out the hibiscus leaves and let the drink cool to room temperature.

10

Add turbinado sugar to taste and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstrainingmixingchilling

Equipment Needed

large potstrainerpitcherspoonrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

ZoboBissap

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