Zobo Recipe (Zoborodo)

Zobo is a very popular Nigerian drink which is very medicinal (could be effectively used to treat diarrhoea and pneumonia) and originating from the North. It is made from Roselle (locally known as Zobo), a red coloured flower (calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa)



Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 large bowl of Zobo leaves (Roselle)
• Pineapple peals (optional)
• 1 Lemon cut into pieces(optional)
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. garlic (optional)
• Flavours (As desired)
• Sugar to taste (As desired)
• 5 ltrs of water

Procedure;

• Wash the zobo leaves thoroughly in clean to remove sand and particles
• Transfer the washed zobo leaves into a cooking pot and bring to boil, add the 5 lts of water immediately and allow to boil for about 30mins.
• Add lemon, ginger, pineapple peals and garlic, then allow to boil for another 20mins
• Remove from heat and allow it to cool leaving it uncovered
• Sieve it with a very fine sift to separate the liquid from the residue 
• Add flavours (assorted;  apple, pineapple, vanilla, orange etc) as desired
• Add sugar (as desired) don't forget to taste for moderation and add more water if it turns out too thick
• Transfer into bottles or container and refrigerate 
• Serve chilled