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This dish spotlights hibiscus, strawberries and ginger, and was demonstrated by Chef Chantoll Williams, owner of Rasta Mama’s Kitchen in Vacaville, at the Spring 2022 Bounty of the County.
Ingredients:
1 lb. fresh sorrel (hibiscus) or equivalent dried
5 oz. fresh ginger, thinly sliced
10 whole pimento (allspice) berries
1 cinnamon stick or 3 cinnamon leaves
5 large strawberries, sliced
Optional: 1 cup white rum
About 1 ½ cups sugar (sweetened to taste)
6 cups water
Thoroughly wash the hibiscus and pour the water away.
Place the washed hibiscus in a stainless steel pot along with the ginger, strawberries, pimento berries, cinnamon and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5-10 minutes, then turn off the heat. Leave the mixture to steep overnight or for at least 12 hours.
Strain well and add fresh strawberry slices. Add optional rum. Sweeten to taste with sugar, and enjoy!
Serves 4-6.
