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Sorrel Drink

HB-4175 · Hand-built original · Trinidadian

Sorrel Drink — the dish itself.

Sorrel Drink is a Trinidadian drink centred on sorrel (roselle hibiscus), prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

TrinidadianDrinksServes 8312 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: sorrel (roselle hibiscus)

Servings:8quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh sorrel
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 10 cloves
  • 1¾ qt water
  • 1 cup sugar

Method

  1. Run a small knife around the base of the sorrel, pull the seeds out and discard the seeds. Wash the sorrel sepals.
  2. Add the sorrel to a large pot with the spices and water, place on medium heat and leave for 20 minutes to come to a rolling boil.
  3. Turn off the heat and leave to steep for 1 hour.
  4. Strain, mix the drink with sugar, chill and serve.

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

312 kcalCalories

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