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VEGAN NIGERIAN ZOBO DRINK
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried hibiscus petals Zobo leaves
- 6 cups water
- 1-2 cups sweetener of choice sugar, honey, or any plant-based sweetener
- 1-2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 2-3 cloves
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks
- Optional garnish: orange slices pineapple chunks, mint leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the dried hibiscus petals (Zobo leaves) and water.
- Add the grated ginger, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. This helps to extract the flavors from the hibiscus petals and spices.
- After simmering, remove the pot from heat and let it cool down.
- Once the mixture has cooled, strain it through a fine-mesh strainer or sieve into a pitcher or jug. Discard the hibiscus petals and spices.
- Add your preferred sweetener (sugar, honey, or any plant-based sweetener) to the strained liquid. Adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
- Stir well to dissolve the sweetener.
- Place the pitcher or jug in the refrigerator and let it chill for a few hours or until cold.
- Once chilled, give it a good stir before serving.
- Serve the Nigerian Zobo Drink in glasses or cups over ice. Garnish with orange slices, pineapple chunks, or mint leaves if desired.
Notes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 90 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbohydrates: 23g | Dietary Fiber: 2g | Protein: 1g
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