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Do this quickly so you don't lose too much color.","group":"Preparation","title":"Thoroughly rinse the dried hibiscus petals","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the washed hibiscus petals, grated ginger, whole cloves, and pineapple slices (including the peels) into a large pot.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the washed hibiscus petals, grated ginger, whole cloves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add 2.5 liters (approx 2.6 qt) of water to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil at 100°C (212°F) and then reduce heat to simmer for about 25-30 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add 2.5 liters of water","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely. Use a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to strain the liquid into a clean container, discarding the solids.","group":"Finishing","title":"Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in the sugar until completely dissolved. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve over ice.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the sugar","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"You can adjust the sweetness by using honey or artificial sweeteners instead of sugar. For a more intense flavor, let the mixture steep for several hours or overnight before straining.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Nigerian"]},"course":[],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Large pot","Grater","Fine-mesh sieve","Large pitcher"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2.5,"unit":"l","note":"approximate volume"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Zobo tastes better when the flavors have had time to meld. You can brew it a day in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep refrigerated in a sealed pitcher or bottle.","reheatingNotes":"Serve chilled, do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fzobo_be980ab59b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c18cd3d9-b74c-4031-94ae-b4f8c6ea0f7a","imageAlt":"Zobo (Hibiscus Tea) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["zobo","hibiscus","refreshing","nigerian","herbal tea","sorrel"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Zobo (Hibiscus Tea)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:53:31.034Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:53:31.034Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_17142e2daf","slug":"asida-traditional-african-porridge","title":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge)","description":"A thick, smooth, cooked flour pudding popular across North and East Africa, typically served with melted butter and honey or date syrup for a comforting breakfast.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Sudanese","Libyan"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_17142e2daf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e46cb0f8-07cd-453d-8e07-df1274fe8fc9","imageAlt":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge) — recipe cover","tags":["porridge","traditional","sweet","dough","filling","soft"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"piri_piri_abb399d24a","slug":"authentic-african-piri-piri-sauce","title":"Authentic African Piri-Piri Sauce","description":"A fiery, tangy, and aromatic chili sauce originating from the African-Portuguese fusion traditions of Mozambique and Angola. 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