Bissap with Ginger

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Bissap with Ginger: Bissap with Ginger, hibiscus cordial, served in an appropriate regional glass or cup for Bissap
Hibiscus cordial. A homestyle take on a drink from Senegal, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 32 minutes.
Prep 12 min
Cook 10 min
Flavor Ginger
Serve Iced
Cooling 10 min
Total 32 min
Yield 2 glasses
Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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  • ⅓ cup (18.0 g)dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1 ¾ cups (430.0 ml)filtered water
  • 3.0 tbsp (35.0 g)granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups (180.0 g)ice cubes
  • 1.0 tbsp (16.0 ml)fresh lime juice
  • 1 ½ tbsp (8.0 g)fresh ginger, thinly sliced

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Instructions

  1. Combine dried hibiscus flowers with water in a saucepan and heat gently for 8–10 minutes to dissolve sugar or infuse the plant ingredient.
  2. Strain solids where needed and stir in sugar while warm; add lime juice after heating.
  3. Rapidly chill the mixture to refrigerator temperature.
  4. For this original ginger adaptation, add 8 g fresh ginger, thinly sliced to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
  5. Pour over ice in two glasses and serve.

Tips

  • Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make bissap with ginger?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store bissap with ginger?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make bissap with ginger ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Hibiscus cordial. A homestyle take on a drink from Senegal, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 32 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

82 Calories / serving
0.3g Fat
20.8g Carbs
0.5g Protein
17.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~164 cal · 1g fat · 42g carbs · 1g protein · 36g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

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