AUTHENTIC GHANA SOBOLO

Ingredients

• 1 cup Hibiscus Flour (also called subo, rinsed well)
• 6 cups Water (divided, use filtered water)
• 1 cup Pineapple (peeled and diced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger (peeled and minced)
• 4 whole Clove (lightly crushed)
• 1 piece Cinnamon Sticks (optional, for aroma)
• 2 sticks Celery Stalks (chopped)
• ½ medium Cucumber (peeled and diced)
• 1 medium Apple (peeled, cored and diced)
• 2 tablespoons Sugar (or any sweetener of choice; adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon Vanilla Essence (optional, added after cooking)

Instructions

1. Wash Ingredients

   Rinse the hibiscus flour, ginger, pineapple, celery, cucumber, and apple under cold running water until clean.

   Time: PT5M

2. First Hibiscus Cook

   In a large pot combine 1 cup hibiscus flour with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

3. Prepare Fruit & Spice Blend

   While the hibiscus cooks, chop pineapple, celery, cucumber, and apple. Add the minced ginger, crushed clove, and cinnamon stick. Transfer everything to a blender, add 2 cups fresh water and blend until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

4. Strain First Cook

   After 10 minutes, remove the pot from heat and strain the hibiscus liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl, discarding the solids.

   Time: PT2M

5. Second Cook with Fruit Blend

   Return the strained hibiscus liquid to the pot, add the blended fruit‑spice mixture and an additional 2 cups water. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for another 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

6. Sweeten the Drink

   Stir in the sugar (or chosen sweetener) until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

   Time: PT2M

7. Add Vanilla Essence

   Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla essence, if using.

   Time: PT1M

8. Cool and Serve

   Allow the drink to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve chilled over ice.

   Time: PT30M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

28 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

2 g