Zobo or Sorrel Drink Recipe
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Zobo or Sorrel Drink Recipe
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Try this healthy zobo or sorrel drink, perfectly sweetened with a sugar-free sweetener so you can enjoy this delicious drink, without feeling guilty!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups dried hibiscus leaves
- 10 cups water
- ½ piece ginger (roughly sliced)
- 1 pineapple (roughly chopped)
- 1 peel of an orange
- ½ cup sugar or monk fruit sweetener (optional) (see notes).
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the hibiscus leaves, drain and set aside. Proceed to wash the orange and peel it. This recipe only uses the rind so it is better to use good quality, uncontaminated oranges. Using a blender, blend the ginger and pineapple.
- Add water to a medium-sized pot and allow it to come to a boil then add the monk fruit sweetener. Reduce the heat to medium, stir and allow to dissolve.
- Add the hibiscus leaves, ginger, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, and star anise (optional). Cover and allow to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time.
- Once done, remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool. Add the blended pineapple and ginger, stir; then use a strainer or a piece of cheesecloth to sieve the bissap juice into a bowl or another pot. If using a cheesecloth, squeeze again to get as liquid as possible. Taste and add more sweetener if desired.
- Pop it in the refrigerator to chill. To serve, fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled Zobo drink on top. Serve cold, and enjoy.
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Notes
- The nutritional information below is based on the nutritional information for Hibiscus tea provided by the United States Department of Agriculture. Zero calories and zero net carbs are calculated for the monk fruit sweetener. Nutritional information is an estimate and should only be used as a guide. It is calculated using tools we use and will vary, depending on the specific products you use. Total calories have been calculated using the juice of the pineapple only, excluding the pulp, as this is strained away.
- For a more intense flavour, allow your Zobo to refrigerate overnight. This allows the spices to blend with the hibiscus.
- The longer the drink boils, the more intense the flavour will be. Boil the ingredients for a shorter period of time (about 15 minutes) if you prefer a much less intense flavour. Also, for a more concentrated flavour, use the pineapple peels during the boiling stage.
- Use less water for a more concentrated flavour. The more concentrated the drink, the tangier it will be. To dilute, simply add more water.
- You can spice your Zobo drink or Caribbean Sorrel in so many ways. Other popular spices include black pepper, nutmeg or allspice berries. You can also use pineapple, lime or lemon peel.
- The monk fruit is a zero calorie sweetener that does not spike blood sugar. It is an optional ingredient so feel free to use other sweeteners such as regular sugar or erythritol, or leave this out completely.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
6kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
Sodium
17mg
(1%)
Potassium
26mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 6 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 6kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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