Zobo drink also known as Zoborodo or
Hibiscus drink is a popular nutritious healthy drink to make at home. It's
an Ox-blood or red wine colored drink made from dry petals of the
roselle plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa) which is a hibiscus specie. It goes by
different names such as Rosella in Australia, Jamaican sorrel drink in the
Caribbean, Sobolo in Ghana, depending on the region it's prepared. It's a rich
and natural health drink filled with enormous benefits.
I love preparing my zobo drink with
more of natural fruits including the peels of the particular fruit i use for
the flavor I want but you may add artificial flavors and sweeteners such as
Foster clarks, Nutri C, jolly juice e.t.c if you don't have the natural
substitute. The Concentration of the juice also depends on choice as some like
theirs concentrated while others like their’s less concentrated like me. Also,
the more concentrated the drink is, the more likely it is to sour and ferment
quickly. Traditionally, Zobo drink has been used for years and therefore seen
as a herbal health drink which has been known to help several health issues
including high blood pressure, loss of appetite, circulation, liver diseases,
cancers, fevers, and as a gentle laxative and diuretic. Modern research also
supports the fact that hibiscus has multiple health effects. This definitely
makes it one of the top 10 healthy drinks to make at home.
How to make Healthy natural zobo drink:
•Prep time: 20 mins
•Cook time: Over 1hr
Utensils needed
How to make Healthy natural zobo drink:
•Prep time: 20 mins
•Cook time: Over 1hr
Utensils needed
• A Sieve
• A Large Pot
• A Sharp Knife
• A Large Pot
• A Sharp Knife
Ingredients::::
• 150g Zobo leaves
• 7 Liters water
• 30g Dry ginger or Fresh ginger
• 3 tbsps. Cloves a.k.a Konofiri
• 1 Large Pineapple
• Artificial flavors and sweeteners such as (foster
Clark’s Pineapple flavor, jolly juice e.t.c) -Optional.
• Sugar Cane or Honey - Optional
(You can substitute with Sugar)
Directions:::
Step 1: Before peeling the pineapple, wash the skin thoroughly and
rinse with clean water. You can use both the inner part and the outer skin to
get added flavor. (P.S: Use the skin only if you are sure of
how it was stored or if it's been thoroughly washed.) Peel and Dice the fruit -
Set aside
Step 2: Wash the dry leaves of the hibiscus severally with cold water. This is because the leaves are often times dirty due to the way they are stored. Once you're done washing, place the washed leaves in a large pot and add the water and turn on your burner.
Step 3: Add the chunks of pineapple,
ginger and Cloves (Konofiri). The taste of the zobo really intensifies when
it's boiled with the ingredients unlike when it’s left to steep. Leave to boil
for about 25mins.
Step 4: Sieve out the extract into a bowl and leave the drink
to cool. The boiled leaves in the pot can still be reused till the red color of
the zobo totally reduces. You'd know when the red color becomes less
intense.
Step 5: This is supposed to be a health drink so i ensure i use only natural sweeteners and flavors like honey, sugar cane juice, pineapple juice etc. Alternatively if you don't have the natural juices, you can substitute with Artificial flavors and sweeteners such as Foster clarks flavor, Nutri C, jolly juice e.t.c.
Step 5: This is supposed to be a health drink so i ensure i use only natural sweeteners and flavors like honey, sugar cane juice, pineapple juice etc. Alternatively if you don't have the natural juices, you can substitute with Artificial flavors and sweeteners such as Foster clarks flavor, Nutri C, jolly juice e.t.c.
Step 6: Refrigerate and serve cold.
Zobo drink also known as Zoborodo or Hibiscus drink is a popular nutritious healthy drink to make at home. It's an Ox-blood or red wine colored drink made
from dry petals of the roselle plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa) which is
a hibiscus specie. It goes by different names such as Rosella in
Australia, Jamaican sorrel drink in the Caribbean, Sobolo in Ghana,
depending on the region it's prepared. It's a rich and natural health
drink filled with enormous benefits.
I
love preparing my zobo drink with more of natural fruits including the
peels of the particular fruit i use for the flavor I want but you may
add artificial flavors and sweeteners such as Foster clarks, Nutri C,
jolly juice e.t.c if you don't have the natural substitute. The
Concentration of the juice also depends on choice as some like theirs
concentrated while others like their’s less concentrated like me. Also,
the more concentrated the drink is, the more likely it is to sour and
ferment quickly. Traditionally, Zobo drink has been used for years and
therefore seen as a herbal health drink which has been known to help
several health issues including high blood pressure, loss of appetite,
circulation, liver diseases, cancers, fevers, and as a gentle laxative
and diuretic. Modern research also supports the fact that hibiscus has
multiple health effects. This definitely makes it one of the top 10
healthy drinks to make at home.How to make Healthy natural zobo drink:
•Prep time: 20 mins
•Cook time: Over 1hr
Utensils needed
• A Sieve
• A Large Pot
• A Sharp Knife
- See more at: http://www.dobbyssignature.com/2014/01/how-to-make-nigerian-zobo-drink.html#sthash.V3a12mF1.dpuf• A Large Pot
• A Sharp Knife
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