Sobolo - Ghanaian spiced hibiscus drink
Refreshing non-alcoholic drink from Ghana.
Recipe from thefooddictator ↗15 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
4
Serves
Ingredients
Other
Hibiscus flowers, organic and meant for making tea2 cups
medium-sized ripe Pineapple1 pieces
Tbsp. Pineapple syrup2 pieces
Tbsp. Key Lime juice (optional TFD addition, not in original recipe)1 pieces
½ cup Sugar1 pieces
Tbsp. Ginger paste1 pieces
grains of Hwentia – Grains of Selim3 pieces
Prekese – Aidan fruit1 piece
Thin slices of lime for garnish (optional)1 pieces
Method
01
In a large saucepan, pour in Hisbicus leaves and add water to cover up leaves. Under high heat, bring to a boil.
02
Wash and peel pineapples and ginger. Add the pineapple peels, aidan fruit and hwentia to Hibiscus liquid. Allow it to boil for 10-15 mins (Until water changes color)Using a sieve or colander, drain and separate the drink from the cooked leaves and peels.Blend pineapple fruit and ginger until smooth. Pour into the sobolo drink and stir.
03
Allow the drink to cool down completely before you add your sugar, optional key lime juice and pineapple syrup.
04
Store in fridge before use or add ice to sobolo drink. Enjoy with a thin slice of lime on each glass as a garnish!