Bissap - Aunt's Recipe by @niangcook

≈ 30 min

12 servings

🌸

100 g

Bissap

💧

3 L

Water

🍬

100 g

White sugar

🍦

30 mL

Vanilla flavor

🌸

45 mL

Orange blossom

🫙

7 cloves

Cloves

🌿

2 bunches

Mint

🌿

30 mL

Lemongrass

  1. Rinse
    • dried hibiscus flowers
    • fresh mint
    • Water

    Rinse the 100 g dried hibiscus flowers and the 2 bunches fresh mint thoroughly under cold water.

  2. Pour
    • water

    Pour 3 L water into the large pot and bring it to a boil over the stovetop.

  3. Add
    • dried hibiscus flowers
    • whole cloves
    • Water

    Add the rinsed dried hibiscus flowers and 7 whole cloves to the boiling water.

  4. Stir
    • lemongrass
    • fresh mint

    Stir in the 2 tbsp lemongrass and the rinsed fresh mint.

  5. Simmer

    Simmer the infusion for 15 min, then remove the pot from the heat.

  6. Strain

    Strain the hibiscus infusion into the large pitcher and discard the solids.

  7. Stir
    • white sugar

    Add 100 g white sugar and stir until the sugar has fully dissolved.

  8. Stir
    • vanilla flavoring
    • orange blossom water

    Stir in 2 tbsp vanilla flavoring and 3 tbsp orange blossom water.

  9. Chill

    Chill the bissap in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then serve cold.

Bissap - Aunt's Recipe by @niangcook

≈ 30 min

12 servings

🌸

100 g

Bissap

💧

3 L

Water

🍬

100 g

White sugar

🍦

30 mL

Vanilla flavor

🌸

45 mL

Orange blossom

🫙

7 cloves

Cloves

🌿

2 bunches

Mint

🌿

30 mL

Lemongrass

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Rinse the 100 g dried hibiscus flowers and the 2 bunches fresh mint thoroughly under cold water.

    🌸dried hibiscus flowers
    🌿fresh mint
    🧺fine-mesh strainer

  2. Step 2/9

    Pour 3 L water into the large pot and bring it to a boil over the stovetop.

    💧water
    🍲large pot
    🥛measuring jug

  3. Step 3/9

    Add the rinsed dried hibiscus flowers and 7 whole cloves to the boiling water.

    🌸dried hibiscus flowers
    🫙whole cloves
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/9

    Stir in the 2 tbsp lemongrass and the rinsed fresh mint.

    🌿lemongrass
    🌿fresh mint
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/9

    Simmer the infusion for 15 min, then remove the pot from the heat.

    🍲large pot

  6. Step 6/9

    Strain the hibiscus infusion into the large pitcher and discard the solids.

    🧺fine-mesh strainer
    🥛large pitcher

  7. Step 7/9

    Add 100 g white sugar and stir until the sugar has fully dissolved.

    🍬white sugar
    🥛large pitcher
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/9

    Stir in 2 tbsp vanilla flavoring and 3 tbsp orange blossom water.

    🍦vanilla flavoring
    🌸orange blossom water
    🥛large pitcher
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  9. Step 9/9

    Chill the bissap in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then serve cold.

    🥛large pitcher

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Beverages, Sweeteners, Herbs, Spices

Ingredients

Bissap, Water, White sugar, Vanilla flavor, Orange blossom, Cloves, Mint, Lemongrass

Notes

Bissap (dried hibiscus flowers), White sugar (to be adapted according to preference), Cloves (6-8 cloves)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Low-fat

Calories

50 kcal

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates: 13g, Sugars: 12.5g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.1g, Fiber: 0.2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 30mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 2mg, Vitamin A: 5µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large pot, fine-mesh strainer, large pitcher, wooden spoon, measuring jug, measuring spoons

Appliances

Refrigerator, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Drink

Occasions

Summer, Family Gathering, Party, Ramadan, Refreshment

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Cuisine

Senegalese, West African

Geographic

Senegal, West Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Smooth, Light, Refreshing

Flavors

Tart, Sweet, Floral, Minty, Citrusy, Spiced, Fruity

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave in direct sunlight,Refrigerate promptly after serving), fridge : 5 days (Store in a clean airtight bottle or covered pitcher,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,Shake or stir before serving), freezer : 3 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Leave space for liquid expansion,Thaw in the refrigerator)