Vanilla Ginger Bissap(Mali-West Africa) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Bissap is enjoyed in Mali and west Africa in general. Whether hot or cold, the flavor is bright, fruity, with a punch of ginger smoothed out by a velvety splash of vanilla. Be sure to serve the bissap with a few pieces of cubed mango. This recipe is by Sasha Martin. Ingredients:
8 cups boiling water |
1/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers |
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger |
1 1/2-2 teaspoons vanilla extract sugar, to taste |
Directions:
1. Boil 8 cups of water in a pot. Remove from heat.
2. Add hibiscus, ginger, vanilla extract, and a small dusting of sugar.
3. Let steep a few minutes.
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