ZOBO DRINK

Zobo is a drink made from Roselle (calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa). In some instances garlic and ginger are added to spice it up. The vegetable is widely grown and commonly used in soup and drink preparations in the northern part of Nigeria. This medicinal drink has since been commercialized and can be found in restaurants in all parts of Nigeria.

INGREDIENT

1 bowl of dried zobo leaves

1 teaspoon Ginger

Flavours

Sweeteners or sugar

Garlic

Lime or lemon juice(optional)

Pineapple peels or juice

WHAT TO DO

Wash dried Zobo leaves properly in ordinary water to get rid of sand and particles. Put the Zobo in a cooking pot. Add moderate amount of water and allow to boil for about 25 minutes.

Add the grounded ginger and garlic, the pineapple peels and the lemon rinds and allow to boil for over 20 minutes.

Remove from heat, allow it to cool and sieve into a big bowl to remove residue. Add sugar or honey when still hot and stir properly to taste

Add flavours, e.g, strawberry, pineapple, apple, orange and any other flavour used in baking.

Put in bottles and chill immediately to prevent fermentation .Serve chilled. If too thick dilute with water before serving.

NUTRITIONAL FACT

Zobo drink is a veritable source of vitamin A. It is also recommended for hypertensive patients. Recent researches have confirmed the drink to be a good cure for diarrhoea and pneumonia.