Zobo (Hibiscus Drink)

Name: Zobo (Hibiscus Drink)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 oz dried hibiscus petals (zobo leaves / dried roselle), rinsed; 8 cups water; 2 inches fresh ginger, sliced; 6 whole cloves; 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste); 2 strips orange peel (optional), strip of peel

A vibrant crimson West African hibiscus drink infused with ginger, cloves, and pineapple for a tangy, refreshing flavor. Served chilled, it is a staple at Nigerian celebrations and gatherings. Plan ahead: chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

30 minEasyServes 890 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz dried hibiscus petals (zobo leaves / dried roselle), rinsed
8 cups water
2 inches fresh ginger, sliced
6 whole cloves
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
2 strips orange peel (optional), strip of peel

Instructions

1

Combine 2 oz rinsed dried hibiscus petals (zobo leaves / dried roselle), 8 cups water, 2 inches sliced fresh ginger, 6 whole cloves, and 2 strips orange peel (optional) in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is a deep ruby red.
3

Remove from heat, cool 10 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on solids. Discard solids.
4

Stir in 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice and 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste) while warm. Stir until sugar dissolves; taste and adjust.
5

Refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled. Serve over ice.

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Questions

Is Zobo (Hibiscus Drink) keto-friendly?

A serving of Zobo (Hibiscus Drink) carries 18 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many calories are in Zobo (Hibiscus Drink)?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 90 calories, with 0 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 8 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Zobo (Hibiscus Drink) for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Halved, the hibiscus drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. 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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