Tamarind Sobolo Cooler

Name: Tamarind Sobolo Cooler
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1/4 cup tamarind paste (or concentrate); 2 cups brewed hibiscus tea (sobolo/bissap), cooled; 2 cups cold water; 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled, sliced; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp sugar (or honey for non-vegan); as needed ice cubes; a few fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

A refreshing West African chilled drink that combines tart tamarind with hibiscus sobolo (bissap), ginger, and a touch of citrus, blended and served over ice.

15 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup tamarind paste (or concentrate)
2 cups brewed hibiscus tea (sobolo/bissap), cooled
2 cups cold water
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled, sliced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp sugar (or honey for non-vegan)
as needed ice cubes
a few fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Combine 1/4 cup tamarind paste (or concentrate), 2 cups brewed hibiscus tea (sobolo/bissap), cooled, 2 cups cold water, 1 inch peeled, sliced fresh ginger, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 2 tbsp sugar (or honey for non-vegan) in a blender.
2

Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and the ginger is fully incorporated.
3

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
4

Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness with more sugar or lime juice as desired. Stir well to dissolve any added sugar.
5

Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the cooler over, and garnish with a few fresh mint leaves (for garnish). Serve immediately.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for tamarind in Tamarind Sobolo Cooler?

The entry for Tamarind Sobolo Cooler calls for 1/4 cup tamarind paste (or concentrate). In its place: Equal parts lime juice and brown sugar give the same sour-sweet effect. Pomegranate molasses also works where you have it.

How many calories are in Tamarind Sobolo Cooler?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 120 calories, with 1 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat, plus 30 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Tamarind Sobolo Cooler for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the tamarind drops from 1/4 cup to 2 tbsp; doubled, it is 1/2 cup. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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