BissapHibiscus and Ginger Drink

Name: Bissap (Hibiscus and Ginger Drink)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Togo
Ingredients: 80 g Dried Hibiscus Flowers; 1500 ml Water; 80 g White Sugar; 15 g Fresh Ginger (crushed); 2 pcs Lime (cut into wedges)

Bissap is a tart hibiscus drink served across West Africa. This Togolese-style version infuses dried hibiscus with ginger and lime and is served well chilled.

Prep

10m

Cook

15m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

160kcal

Calories

Protein

Fat

40g

Carbs

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Ingredients

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Drink

80g
Dried Hibiscus Flowers
1.5l
Water
80g
White Sugar
15g
Fresh Ginger (crushed)
2pcs
Lime (cut into wedges)

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Method

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4 steps

01
Bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the dried hibiscus flowers and fresh ginger.
02
Cover and steep for 15 minutes, then strain into a heatproof jug.
03
Stir in the white sugar until dissolved, then add the limes.
04
Cool promptly and refrigerate at 4°C (40°F) until thoroughly chilled. Serve within 3 days.

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